Research Article: Magnitude of Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract:
Alloimmunization occurs when the immune system reacts to foreign antigens after being exposed to cells or tissues with different genetic characteristics. This immune response can happen during pregnancy or in individuals who receive frequent blood transfusions, such as those with hemoglobinopathies, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic renal disease, and other medical conditions. Alloimmunization can be triggered by various factors, including human white blood cell antigens and red blood cell antigens. Red blood cell alloimmunization among pregnant women range from .% to .% globally.–
Introduction:
Alloimmunization occurs when the immune system reacts to foreign antigens after being exposed to cells or tissues with different genetic characteristics. This immune response can happen during pregnancy or in individuals who receive frequent blood transfusions, such as those with hemoglobinopathies, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic renal disease, and other medical conditions. Alloimmunization can be triggered by various factors, including human white blood cell antigens and red blood cell antigens. Red blood…
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