Haemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Fya (first case reported in Italy).

ABSTRACT

A new case of haemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Fya antibodies is described. The maternal alloimmunization was related to a previous blood transfusion. The patient, her previous child and the donor of the blood transfused were tested. Foetal condition was monitored by measuring bilirubin in amniotic fluid on three different occasions during pregnancy. The infant developed a mild haemolytic disease that required treatment only with phototherapy.