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What is the primary cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn as identified by Dr. Louis Diamond?
What is the primary cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn as identified by Dr. Louis Diamond?
What percentage of babies born with ABO incompatibility develop hemolytic disease of the newborn?
What percentage of babies born with ABO incompatibility develop hemolytic disease of the newborn?
When were therapeutic antibodies first trialed to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn?
When were therapeutic antibodies first trialed to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Which principle explains the specific inheritance patterns associated with hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Which principle explains the specific inheritance patterns associated with hemolytic disease of the newborn?
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What method can be utilized to monitor fetuses at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn?
What method can be utilized to monitor fetuses at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn?
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Which treatment option aims to remove harmful antibodies from a mother's circulation during pregnancy to prevent hemolytic disease?
Which treatment option aims to remove harmful antibodies from a mother's circulation during pregnancy to prevent hemolytic disease?
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What was the primary focus of Landsteiner's research related to hemolytic disease of the newborn?
What was the primary focus of Landsteiner's research related to hemolytic disease of the newborn?
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of hemolytic disease of the newborn?
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What is the primary purpose of RhD-negative immunoprophylaxis?
What is the primary purpose of RhD-negative immunoprophylaxis?
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Which racial group has the highest prevalence of HDFN in the US?
Which racial group has the highest prevalence of HDFN in the US?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes codominance?
Which of the following statements accurately describes codominance?
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What percentage of pregnant at-risk women still experience sensitization despite standardization of RhD immune globulin?
What percentage of pregnant at-risk women still experience sensitization despite standardization of RhD immune globulin?
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Which characteristic is not associated with non-Mendelian inheritance?
Which characteristic is not associated with non-Mendelian inheritance?
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What is a common method of diagnosing HDFN in a newborn?
What is a common method of diagnosing HDFN in a newborn?
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How does HDFN primarily occur?
How does HDFN primarily occur?
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Which of the following statements is true about blood types in the ABO system?
Which of the following statements is true about blood types in the ABO system?
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Which fetal monitoring technique is used to assess organ size and fluid accumulation?
Which fetal monitoring technique is used to assess organ size and fluid accumulation?
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What is the purpose of administering intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) after birth?
What is the purpose of administering intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) after birth?
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What is one of the key preventive measures to address Rh-related hemolytic disease?
What is one of the key preventive measures to address Rh-related hemolytic disease?
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What might necessitate early delivery of a fetus diagnosed with anemia?
What might necessitate early delivery of a fetus diagnosed with anemia?
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Which of the following describes the genetic inheritance pattern of hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by ABO blood group incompatibility?
Which of the following describes the genetic inheritance pattern of hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by ABO blood group incompatibility?
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Which treatment is NOT commonly performed on a newborn with severe anemia due to hemolytic disease?
Which treatment is NOT commonly performed on a newborn with severe anemia due to hemolytic disease?
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What role does raising awareness about hemolytic disease play in its management?
What role does raising awareness about hemolytic disease play in its management?
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What procedure is performed to break down excess bilirubin in a newborn diagnosed with jaundice?
What procedure is performed to break down excess bilirubin in a newborn diagnosed with jaundice?
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Study Notes
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)
- HDN is a blood disorder caused by the mother's immune system attacking the newborn's red blood cells (RBCs) due to incompatibility in blood type or Rh factor.
- First documented account: 1609, when a French midwife delivered twin babies; one died shortly after birth, the other died a few days later due to jaundice.
- 1930s: Dr. Louis Diamond identified the cause as antibodies from the mother attacking the newborn's RBCs.
- Incompatibilities between mother's and baby's blood types during pregnancy can lead to fetal mortality and morbidity.
- 1940s: Landsteiner's research on the Rh blood group system helped understand HDN.
- 1960s: Trial used therapeutic antibodies to remove antibodies from mother's circulation to prevent HDN.
- Prevalence of Rh-induced HDFN decreased after the introduction of RhoGAM in 1968.
Epidemiology and Statistics
- 1695 cases of HDFN per 100,000 live births.
- 20% of babies affected.
- Frequency varies by race, with estimates ranging from 50%–35% for Spanish/French women, 8% for African Americans, 4% for African women, less than 1% for Asian women, and 15%–16% for White women.
- White male newborns from the West or Midwest had the lowest frequency in the US, while Black female neonates from southern states had the highest.
Mode of Inheritance
- Non-Mendelian (Codominance): Traits don't follow simple dominant/recessive patterns.
- Codominance: Both alleles are expressed equally in the phenotype. Example: Pink and white rhododendrons can produce a mix-pink white flower.
Disorder Features
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Main Signs:
- Anemia (low RBC count)
- Hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice)
- Hydrops Fetalis (severe fetal swelling)
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Symptoms during pregnancy:
- Yellow-toned amniotic fluid
- Fetal abnormalities (enlarged liver, spleen, heart, hydrops)
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Symptoms in the newborn:
- Pale skin
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- Enlarged organs (liver and spleen)
- Hydrops Fetalis (severe swelling)
Causes of HDFN
- Rh incompatibility: Rh-negative mothers carrying Rh-positive fetuses. Maternal antibodies attack the fetus's blood, leading to severe hemolysis.
- ABO incompatibility: Mothers with blood type O carrying A or B babies. naturally produced IgG antibodies naturally attack fetus's red blood cells.
- AnWj incompatibility: Incompatibility with AnWj antigen. AnWj is a high-frequency antigen.
Diagnosis
- Maternal blood tests: Check for antibodies that target fetal RBCs.
- Anatomy ultrasound: Evaluate fetal organs for abnormalities.
- Amniocentesis: Identify genetic abnormalities and assess fetal health.
Available Treatment/Management
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During pregnancy:
- Monitoring (ultrasound)
- Intrauterine blood transfusions
- Early delivery
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After birth:
- Phototherapy
- Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
- Blood transfusions
- Exchange transfusions
Recommendations to Peers
- Raise awareness
- Educate expectant parents and healthcare providers.
- Improve access to care, particularly in low-resource settings.
- Address racial disparities.
- Promote research on rare antigens.
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This quiz explores Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN), a severe blood disorder resulting from maternal-fetal blood type incompatibility. It covers historical accounts, significant research contributions, and epidemiological statistics highlighting its prevalence and impact. Test your knowledge on the causes, effects, and advancements in preventing HDN.
