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Severe anemia due to Kell alloimmunization.

C H Giannacopoulou·K Relakis·M Kalmanti
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A case of alloimmunization in pregnancy caused by antibody to Kell red blood cell antigen is described. The baby was born prematurely with severe anaemia (HB 3g/dL). He was the 5th child of the family. The mother, who was found blood group O, Rh D positive, received at the age of 18 years a blood transfusion. This case emphasizes the importance of serological screening for low frequency red cell antigens, particularly in the case of a positive indirect Coomb's test in Rh positive pregnant mothers.

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Anemia, HemolyticFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornIsoantigensKell Blood-Group SystemMaleMaternal-Fetal ExchangeMiddle AgedPregnancyCase ReportsJournal Article

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C H Giannacopoulou, K Relakis, M Kalmanti. 1997. Severe anemia due to Kell alloimmunization.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9283918/

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