Perinatal hemolytic disease. Part 1: physiopathology

Wirthner, D.; Hohlfeld, P.; Tissot, J.D.

Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 27(2): 135-143

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0368-2315
PMID: 9599759
Document Number: 493551
Perinatal hemolytic disease is characterized by the destruction of fetal red blood cells by maternal antibodies directed against membrane antigens and can lead to immune fetal hydrops. More than 250 blood group antigens have been described. After considering the particular situation of ABO incompatibility, this article describes the classification of red blood cells antigens, with particular reference to the Rhesus system. Other antigens such as Kell, Kidd, Duffy, MNSs, P and Lutheran are also considered.

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