The mother’s missing U antigen led her body to produce antibodies that attacked her babies’ red blood cells. A rare genetic deletion in a blood group gene caused hemolytic disease of the fetus and ...

The majority of cases of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) are due to RhD, Kell, or ABO antigen incompatibility. The case involved a newborn delivered at 37 weeks of gestation after an ...

The researchers believe that this pre-existing immune sensitivity is what ultimately leads to more complications during the transplant process. Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) who have had ...

Authors of a recent study stated that pretransfusion testing is crucial to detect D types that may lead to HDFN. Serologic testing for routine donor screening that can detect weak D types 38 and 11, ...

Initial tests may miss alloantibodies when red blood cells are fully coated, which is why additional testing may sometimes be necessary. A rare case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN ...

A pregnant woman’s rare anti-Lub antibody, which can trigger mild HDFN, went undetected due to limited medical record connectivity between health systems. Improved data sharing across blood banks ...

Pregnant woman takes supplement at home/Getty Images Both iron and folic acid are recommended in some circles to treat HDFN, but it is vital for parents to understand that only one is safe. Newborns ...

Courtesy Getty Images Learn more about haptoglobin, including what it is, how it works and why infants with HDFN often have low haptoglobin levels. Haptoglobin levels are generally low in newborns ...

Courtesy Getty Images Learn more about reticulocyte counts in HDFN, which help detect the presence and severity of anemia in a newborn. Infants with hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) ...

A recent study on blood group antigen distribution in Thailand revealed that blood group O was the most prevalent among participants, followed by B, A and AB. The identification of blood group ...

Broader antibody screening, including indirect antiglobulin testing, may help prevent fetal anemia and newborn death. A recent case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) linked to ...

A pregnant woman receives a fetal ultrasound. (Photo courtesy Johnson & Johnson) Advancements in research and ongoing clinical trials related to HDFN prevention and treatment can change HDFN care for ...