"The incidence rate had decreased worldwide over the years and is estimated to be at ~ 6 per 1000 live births (2002) 4-5."
"The incidence rate had decreased worldwide over the years and is estimated to be at ~ 6 per 1000 live births (2002) 4-5."
"Rhesus incompatibility can lead to rhesus alloimmunisation where maternal antibodies may cross the placenta, bind to antigens present on the fetal erythrocytes and then cause haemolysis."
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"Complications"
"In severe cases, blood transfusion in utero is an option. The prognosis in a majority of cases is good with perinatal survival rates of more than 90% being reported; the development of hydrops fetalis can reduce the chance for a viable outcome by up to 25%. Prophylactic administration of Rho(D) immune globulin (e.g. RhoGAM) during the delivery for the first pregnancy may reduce the risk for subsequent pregnancies."