ABO incompatibility


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SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention

Antibodies
Jaundice infant
Jaundice infant
Treatment

Treatment involves supportive care with intravenous fluids, antihistamines, steroids, and blood pressure support if necessary.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

This can be a very serious problem which can even result in death. If supportive care is successful, a full recovery is likely.


Complications
  • kidney failure
  • low blood pressure requiring intensive support
  • death

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have recently had a blood transfusion or transplant and you experience the symptoms listed above.



Review Date: 02/01/2005
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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