Rh Isoimmunization
Synonyms
Isoimmunization, Rh
Isoimmunization, Rhesus
Isoimmunizations, Rh
Isoimmunizations, Rhesus
Rh Isoimmunizations
Rh Sensitization
Rh Sensitizations
Rhesus Isoimmunization
Rhesus Isoimmunizations
Sensitization, Rh
Sensitizations, Rh
The process by which fetal Rh+ erythrocytes enter the circulation of an Rh- mother, causing her to produce IMMUNOGLOBULIN G antibodies, which can cross the placenta and destroy the erythrocytes of Rh+ fetuses. Rh isoimmunization can also be caused by BLOOD TRANSFUSION with mismatched blood.
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