Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Pathology
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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 permanent effects that would inhibit them from having a healthy life? I am scared after knowing it. Please help me.
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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. Whenever your child requires a blood transfusion, the blood bank should find the right blood suitable for your child as per the cross-match report. Please mention the blood group of your partner and first child. If the mother is Rh negative and the child is Rh positive, then there is a chance to have a hemolytic disease in a newborn, and it requires anti-D.
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