A Case of Rh (D) Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn at Police General Hospital

Authors

  • Pagawan Chanachaisuwan Blood Bank, Department of Pathology, Police General Hospital
  • Laddawan Chaisangjun Department of Pediatrics, Police General Hospital
  • Surachai Jantawaree Blood Bank, Department of Pathology, Police General Hospital
  • Rattana Boribalprasit Blood Bank, Department of Pathology, Police General Hospital
  • Kulyanee Sangsuk Blood Bank, Department of Pathology, Police General Hospital

Keywords:

Rh-HDN, Anti-D

Abstract

Abstract: A report case of Rh (D) hemolytic disease of the newbom. A female infant, and her mother had been referred to Police General Hospital, where the infant had been noticed to have jaundice at the age of 2 days. Blood typing of the baby revealed "O", Rh positive and posive direct antiglobuin test. The matemal blood was investigated for blood typing and antibody screening, of which the results were 'B", Rh negative with anti-D antibody of a titer 1:128. The had been reported to have a severe hyperbilirubinemia with the highest serum bilirubin to a level of 26.8 mg/dL. The baby had two occasions of blood exchange, along with phototherapy for 6 days, and discharged from hospital with uneventhul condions. This case is a good example for reminding medical staffs to concern the postpartum Rh (D) isoimmunization prophylaxis.

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2018-12-30

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Vol. 12 No. 1: January-March 2002

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รายงานผู้ป่วย (Case report)

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