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ABO incompatibility

Treatment:

Treatment may include fluids given through a vein (intravenous), drugs used to treat allergic reactions (antihistamines), drugs used to treat swelling and allergies (steroids), and blood pressure medicines.

Expectations (prognosis):

This can be a very serious problem which can even result in death. With the right treatment, a full recovery is likely.

Complications:

Kidney failure
Low blood pressure needing intensive care
Death

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have recently had a blood transfusion or transplant and you have the symptoms listed above.

References:

McPherson RA, Pincus MR. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods . 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders, 2006.

Hoffman R, Benz E, Shattil S, Furie B, Cohen H. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice . 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingstone, 2004.

Jaundice infant

Antibodies

Review Date: 3/13/2007
Reviewed By: Mark Levin, M.D., Hematologist and Oncologist, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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