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Maternal Jk a sensitization following amniocentesis and intrauterine transfusion
Author(s) -
Harrison K.L.,
Popper E.I.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1981.21181127492.x
Subject(s) - amniocentesis , sensitization , medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , blood transfusion , fetus , immunology , prenatal diagnosis , biology , genetics
Two cases of Jk a sensitization following amniocentesis and intrauterine transfusion for Rh hemolytic disease are presented. In one case, previously reported, amniocentesis and intrauterine transfusion stimulated production of a second antibody. The apparent association of Jka sensitization with pregnancy is discussed.