Multiple Differences in Red Cell Antigens and Isoimmunization

Abstract

Data available for 175 families with maternal isoimmunization to red blood cell antigens, exclusive of A, B, and R b , were analyzed for interaction of un-~ ~~ ~

ABO incompatibility and RhIG immunoprophylaxis protect against non‐D alloimmunization by pregnancy

“…Our finding that ABO incompatibility also protects against non‐D immunizations is in line with early studies of Levine, reporting on a protective effect on c and K immunizations . Later, Stern also postulated an effect of ABO incompatibility on other types of immunization, although the possible influence of a previous blood transfusion was not completely clear in this study.…”