Prevalence of Rh Negative pregnant female population in rewa region, central india.

Dr. Rakesh Patel; Dr. Santosh singh; Dr. Lokesh tripathi

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Prevalence of Rh Negative pregnant female population in rewa region, central india.

Dr. Rakesh Patel, Dr. Santosh Singh, Dr. Lokesh Tripathi

Abstract :

Background &Aims :–The Rh system is the second major blood group system after ABO system. Determination of Rh phenotype in pregnant female can play a major role in preventing alloimmunization and adverse events in multitransfused subject and reduce the risk of Hemolytic disease of Newborn.

Method:–‘Rh‘(D) Antigen detection was done by tube agglutination test as well as Gel matrixtechnology (Tulip diagnostic gel card) on total 1980 pregnant female attending Gandhi memorial hospital.

Result:–Out of 1980 pregnant female, majority 1886 (95.25%) were Rh positive while only 94 (4.75%) were Rh negative.Phenotypically ‘O‘ group was the most common in ABO system.

Conclusion:– Determination of Rh Antigen in pregnant women help to prevent Alloimunizationand reduce the risk of Hemolytic disease of newborn.