rh antibody (Meaning)

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rh antibody (n)

rhesus factor antibody

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The presence of Rh antibodies in a mother's blood can lead to Rh incompatibility during pregnancy.
Rh antibodies can cross the placenta and attack Rh-positive fetal red blood cells, causing hemolytic disease of the newborn.
To prevent Rh sensitization, Rh-negative mothers receive Rh immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) during pregnancy and after delivery.
Rh antibodies are primarily elicited by the exposure to Rh-positive red blood cells during pregnancy or blood transfusion.
The type of Rh antibody produced by an individual is determined by their Rh phenotype.
Rh antibodies can bind to Rh antigens on red blood cells, leading to agglutination and hemolysis.
In cases of Rh incompatibility, repeated pregnancies can increase the risk of severe Rh antibody production.
Rh antibodies are typically identified through blood testing and antibody screening.
The use of Rh antibody testing has significantly reduced the incidence of Rh disease in newborns.
Rh antibodies play a crucial role in the immune response to Rh-positive red blood cells, providing protection against Rh incompatibility.

rhesus factor antibody

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The presence of Rh antibodies in a mother's blood can lead to Rh incompatibility during pregnancy.

Rh antibodies can cross the placenta and attack Rh-positive fetal red blood cells, causing hemolytic disease of the newborn.

To prevent Rh sensitization, Rh-negative mothers receive Rh immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) during pregnancy and after delivery.

Rh antibodies are primarily elicited by the exposure to Rh-positive red blood cells during pregnancy or blood transfusion.