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A challenging case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) due to anti-Ku in a K0 (Kellnull) mother Cover

A challenging case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) due to anti-Ku in a K0 (Kellnull) mother

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|Oct 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/immunohematology-2024-016 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X
Language: English
Page range: 122 - 127
Published on: Oct 4, 2024
Published by: American National Red Cross
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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