Mismatch: Clinically, it is the most important blood group system after abo. The commonly-used terms rh factor, rh positive and rh may lead to the production of maternal igg anti-d antibodies which can pass through the placenta. This is of particular importance to d negative females at or below childbearing age, because any subsequent pregnancy may be affected by the rhesus d hemolytic disease of the newbo.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Jaundice: Usually there is a jaundice of the new born that can be treated with bilirubin lights (phototherapy).
Answered 4/24/2015
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