Rhesus incompatibility can pose a problem in pregnancy and cause obstetric failure in a
handful of women. The Rhesus factor is a red blood cell surface antigen; and there are many …

OBJECTIVE: Alloimmunisation to Rhesus D (RhD) is a major factor in perinatal morbidity
and may result in the compromise of the woman′ s obstetric career. In Nigeria accurate …

Background: Fetomaternal haemorrhage may occur during pregnancy or at delivery and
may lead to allo-immunization to the D antigen if the mother is Rhesus (Rh) negative and the …

Introduction: The Rhesus (Rh) antigen is the most polymorphic of human blood group
systems second only to the ABO in transfusion and transplantation medicine with …

Objective: To determine the incidence, review some anamnestic and bio-demographic
characteristics of the women and pregnancy outcome. Study design: An eight year …

Background: Hemolytic disease of the newborn, secondary to rhesus D (Rh D) iso-
immunization, contributes significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Prevalence data …

Objectives The detection of maternal alloimmunization against red cell antigens is vital in the
management of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. We sought to measure the …

Abstract Introduction: Incidence of Rh negativity in India is 5-10%. Rh negative pregnancy
poses a risk only when there is incompatible mating, leading to antigen-antibody reaction …

Introduction: Perinatal mortality linked to fetal anemia of red cell alloimmunization in Côte
d'Ivoire as in many developing countries can be explained by a lack of knowledge of Rhesus …

Context: Haemolytic disease of the newborn, a problem that has not been sufficiently
investigated in the Nigerian population, leads to significant perinatal morbidity and mortality …