Document Type
Article
Department
Pathology and Microbiology
Abstract
Anti Cw antibody is a low frequency immunoglobulin (IgG) against red cell antigen- Cw. It is clinically significant and may cause haemolytic disease of the newborn. Due to its low frequency, it is not included in routine antenatal antibody screening panel. The incidence of Anti Cw antibodies has not been reported in our population. Here, we describe the clinical and laboratory spectra of three pregnant women having low titres anti Cw antibodies. Fortunately, haemolytic disease of the newborn was not encountered in any case.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Malik, S.,
Moiz, B.
(2012). Clinical significance of maternal anti-Cw antibodies: a review of three cases and literature. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 62(6), 620-1.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_pathol_microbiol/19