Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion

Florence Ezekiel Pwana

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• Special Issue Article
  Positive Cord Blood Direct Anti Globulin Test (DAT) is Strongly Associated with Parity and Maternal Age among Rh Negative Mothers in Maiduguri, Nigeria
  Author(s): Zaccheaus Awortu Jeremiah1*, Florence Ezekiel Pwana2 and Osaro Mgbere3 Zaccheaus Awortu Jeremiah1*, Florence Ezekiel Pwana2 and Osaro Mgbere3
  
  Background: Rh D negative blood in mothers carrying Rh D positive fetus is usually associated with the hemolytic disease of the new born. The rate of alloimmunization in vivo among Rh D negative mothers in Maiduguri, Nigeria has not been determined. Materials and methods: We determined the ABO blood group of the Rh D negative mothers by hemagglutination method. Structured questionnaires were administered to Rh negative mothers for demographics, parity and transfusion status. Direct Anti Globulin (DAT) test was performed on 50 cord blood samples using standard procedures. Results: Twelve (24.0%) of the cord blood samples were DAT positive (χ2=13.52; p<0.001). The positive DAT was found to be significantly associated with maternal age (χ2=7.58; p<0.02) and parity (χ2=10.16; p<0.01). ABO blood group was not found to be significantly associated wit.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.S10-002

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