Febrile Neutropenia following Parvovirus B19 Infection and Cross Anti-Kell Reaction to E. Coli in Pregnancy

• Main Authors: Pedro Brandão (Author), Marília Freixo (Author), Elisa Soares (Author), Catarina Estevinho (Author), Ana Sofia Portela Carvalho (Author), Anabela Melo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Parvovirus B19 has tropism for red line blood cells, causing immune hydrops during pregnancy. A positive anti-Kell Coombs reaction usually happens during pregnancy when there is production of antibodies that target Kell antigens, but cross reactions to other antigens may occur. A 24-year-ol...