Other names for CRP are high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and ultra-sensitive C-reactive protein (us-CRP). A high level of CRP in the blood is a marker of any condition that causes inflammation, from an upper respiratory infection to cancer.
Introduction. Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood destroy her baby's blood cells. It's also known as haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN). Rhesus disease doesn't harm the mother, but it can cause the baby to become anaemic and develop jaundice. Read about the signs of rhesus disease in a baby.
Among the more than 50 different antigens capable of causing maternal alloimmunization and fetal hemolytic disease, the Rhesus (Rh) blood group system is the most common. The Rh blood system is comprised of the c, C, D, e, and E antigens. Of note, no d (pronounced little d) antigen exists.