Clinical significance of maternal Anti-Cw Antibodies: A review of three cases and literature

Shabneez Malik, Bushra Moiz

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Abstract

Anti Cw antibody is a low frequency immunoglobulin (IgG) against red cell antigen- Cw. It is clinically significant and may cause haemolytic disease of the newborn. Due to its low frequency, it is not included in routine antenatal antibody screening panel. The incidence of Anti Cw antibodies has not been reported in our population. Here, we describe the clinical and laboratory spectra of three pregnant women having low titres anti Cw antibodies. Fortunately, haemolytic disease of the newborn was not encountered in any case.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)620-621
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume62
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2012

Keywords

  • Anti Cw antibody
  • Haemolytic disease
  • Immunoglobulin

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