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The Complexity of Weak Rhesus Positivity in Pregnancy: Challenges and Management-A Case Report.

Meghan Warner¹, Nicole Villa¹, Jordan Winebrenner¹

¹Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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|November 5, 2025

Summary

Identifying weak Rh positivity in pregnant patients is crucial for appropriate Rh immunoglobulin (RhIG) administration. This helps prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn and optimizes RhIG resource allocation for Rh-negative women.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Immunology
Transfusion Medicine

Background:

Rhesus (Rh) antigen status determination is vital in prenatal care for Rh immunoglobulin (RhIG) administration.

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RhIG prevents Rh alloimmunization, a cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN).

Weakly Rh+ phenotypes complicate accurate Rh status categorization.