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Persistent hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) associated with passive acquisition of anti‐D in maternal breast milk

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Anti‐D is a well‐documented, significant cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), but its presence in breast milk is not routinely described. Theoretically, breast milk containing anti‐D… Click to show full abstract

Anti‐D is a well‐documented, significant cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), but its presence in breast milk is not routinely described. Theoretically, breast milk containing anti‐D could have the potential to exacerbate HDFN if ingested by the affected infant.

Keywords: disease fetus; hemolytic disease; fetus newborn; hdfn; breast milk

Journal Title: Transfusion
Year Published: 2017

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