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Rh and ABO Hemolytic Disease Overview by AlejandraSevilla is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses hemolytic anemias, which are caused by the destruction of red blood cells. It describes different types of hemolytic anemias including alloimmune hemolytic anemia, Rh hemolytic disease, ABO hemolytic disease, and other minor blood group hemolytic diseases. Rh hemolytic disease remains the most severe cause and can range from mild anemia to life-threatening hydrops fetalis in extreme cases. The widespread use of Rh immunoglobulin administration has reduced the incidence of Rh disease.
- Author
- AlejandraSevilla
- Language
- EN