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Abo Incompatibility

ABO incompatibility is the condition in which the blood type of the newborn is different from the mother's blood type. This leads to jaundice and anemia in the newborn. Treatment involves light therapy (phototherapy) or, in rare instances, blood transfusion.

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Why does the bilirubin level keep changing in my 12-days-old son?

Query: Hi doctor, I am really concerned with the bilirubin levels of my 12 days old son. His bilirubin was 14.2 within 24 hours of his birth, so the doctor decided to start phototherapy, which reduced the bilirubin level to 12 and he got discharged. After a day, he turned pale yellow, so we rushed again to...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand that you are upset with your baby's condition. Your baby has ABO incompatibility (mother O and baby A blood group) induced exaggerated NNJ (neonatal jaundice). It is a condition where there will be an excessive breakdown of baby's red blood cells than co...  Read Full »

During pregnancy, does kell antigens cause any permanent effect in babies?

Query: Hi doctor, My partner is pregnant with twins at 22 weeks. She has Kell antigens in her blood received from a transfusion when my first son is born. I did a blood test last week, and I also have a Kell group present in my blood. Do my babies are safe? What can be done to help them? Are there any per...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kell blood group is a minor blood group system. ABO and Rh are called major blood group systems. Kell antigen can be antigenic and can create a problem during a blood transfusion or else it may not create any problem. So there is no need for a specific treatment. Whenev...  Read Full »

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