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Unknown antibodies in your blood during pregnancy what does it mean and why is it there?
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If you put Anti-A antibodies with an unknown antigen and it agglutinates what type of blood is it?
A negative.
What causes unknown antibodies I had a blood test and the result showed that I had unknown antibodies in my blood. A subsequent test revealed that I have K red cells. Any light on what caused this?
With "unknown antibodies" you might mean irregular antibodies. In this case probably anitibodies against K (anti-K) a subtype of the Kell-bloodtype. Causes could be (including but not limited to): - You got a transfusion of bloodcells - You were pregnant
Why does erythroblastosis fetalis occur with a second pregnancy and normally not the first pregnancy?
The mother is exposed to fetal blood during childbirth or abortion. The Rh+ proteins on the surface of fetal erythocytes can trigger an immune response in the mother. This creates antibodies in the mother and memory lymphocytes that are able to create more antibodies. In the second pregnancy with a fetus with Rh factor, the antibodies in maternal blood can cross the placenta to the fetus and attack the fetus's erythocytes to cause erythroblastosis fetalis. The maternal blood in the first pregnancy does not contain such antibodies to cause the problem because the mother has never been exposed to the Rh factor until the time of first childbirth with the antigen.
What are the complications of an o and o- union?
If the mother is o- and its a first pregnancy then there are rarely any complications. Its during subsequent pregnancies when problems arise. If its a first pregnancy with an rh- mother then get all the info you can about an anti d injection and all the times you need to have it which is not only during pregnancy, its any time rh+ blood can mix with rh- blood and cause antibodies.
Individuals with type ab are blood recipient can you tell why?
1-Type A ... which has antibodies : B ... and Antigene : A2-Type B ... which has antibodies : A ... and Antigen : B3-Type AB . which has No antibodies ... and has Antigen : A and B4-Type O .. which has antibodies : A and B ... and has No Antigensfrom this information's, you can notice that AB blood type doesn't have Antibodies that's why it accept all types during blood transfusion, when there is no antibodies this means that the body will not consider the other blood types as foreigners.
How might erythroblastosis fetalis?
It happens when the father is of a positive blood group (having Rhesus (Rh) factor) and mother of a negative blood group (devoid of Rh factor), the fetes' blood group will be of the positive type, i.e., having Rh factor as having Rh factor is a dominant trait and can mask the negative blood group. So, this creates problems for the kid as well as mother during pregnancy. Usually, the first pregnancy will not have much complications. But, the second pregnancy onwards, the antibodies present in the mother from the first pregnancy will be present and is harmful for the fetes. It happens when the father is of a positive blood group (having Rhesus (Rh) factor) and mother of a negative blood group (devoid of Rh factor), the fetes' blood group will be of the positive type, i.e., having Rh factor as having Rh factor is a dominant trait and can mask the negative blood group. So, this creates problems for the kid as well as mother during pregnancy. Usually, the first pregnancy will not have much complications. But, the second pregnancy onwards, the antibodies present in the mother from the first pregnancy will be present and is harmful for the fetes.
Can o negative person s blood change to o positive during pregnancy?
No, blood can't change type during pregnancy.
Why are anti m antibodies an issue during pregnancy?
Anti M antibodies can cause anemia in the mother or infant. This is a worse case scenario. Usually, the antibodies ae too large to cross over into the placenta. Antibodies levels will likely be tested monthly and a MCA Doppler ultrasound to check the baby for anemia. A blood transfusion(s) may have to be done in utero or immediately following birth.
Is it bad to vomit blood during pregnancy?
Vomiting blood is always a bad sign. This is especially true during pregnancy as your body is in a fragile state.
Do rhesus antibodies affect pregnancy?
Yes rhesus antibodies do affect pregnancy. The antibodies can cross the placenta (afterbirth) from mother to baby and attack the baby's red blood cells making the baby very anemic. check out http://www.medical-library.org/journals2a/rhesus_isoimmunization.htm It is a bit medical but might lead you to other websites. Good luck
Is there any problem in pregnancy if mother is O- and father is O plus?
Usually not the first pregnancy, but if the baby is rh positive, during birth some of the baby's blood may cross into the mother's bloodstream and then she will be sensitized and will produce anti-rh antibodies, which could harm the second baby if it is rh positive. There is an injection that is given to rh negative mothers during pregnancy to prevent this reaction.
A person with type A blood has antibodies to?
Type A blood will produce antibodies against B antigens.
