Rh-Induced Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
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Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when the antibodies of a mother with a negative Rh factor attack the red blood cells of a baby with positive Rh, causing their destruction during pregnancy or after birth.
Common symptoms: In the newborn it can show up with anemia, yellowing of the skin and eyes, paleness, or swelling, depending on the severity of the case.
Common causes: It is linked to Rh factor incompatibility between the mother and the baby.
Which specialist treats it? Its care involves the neonatologist, the pediatrician, and the pediatric hematologist. Following up on the pregnancy and the newborn with qualified professionals is key to detecting and addressing this condition in time.
Data on 68 doctors who treat rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn
Which specialist treats rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who coordinates the newborn's care. A pediatric hematologist takes part in the specialized management of this blood condition. You can book an appointment with either specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when the antibodies of a mother with a negative Rh factor attack the red blood cells of a baby with positive Rh, causing their destruction during pregnancy or after birth.
Which doctor treats rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn?
Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who coordinates the newborn's care. A pediatric hematologist takes part in the specialized management of this blood condition. You can book an appointment with either specialist.