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Anti‐Jk a autoimmune hemolytic anemia in an infant
Author(s) -
Sander R.P.,
Hardy N.M.,
Meter S.A
Publication year - 1987
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.1537-2995.1987.27187121475.x
Subject(s) - prednisone , autoimmune hemolytic anemia , medicine , anemia , hemolytic anemia , immunology , pediatrics
Anti‐Jk a was identified in the serum and on the red cells of an 8‐month‐ old infant with anemia, splenomegaly, and symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. The anemia improved after transfusion and treatment with prednisone.