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IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-7-4-14963

Original Research Paper

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

Rakesh

Patel

Dr. Dr.

Lokesh tripathi

Dr.

April 2018

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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:–âRhâ(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 âOâ 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.