(en) [Autoimmune hemolytic anemia warm antibody type associated with seroconversion for cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy] Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, specifically during pregnancy, is an uncommon hematological disorder, which causes premature destruction of red blood cells. While it may be idiopathic, this disorder may also be secondary to an underlying condition. Whatever its etiology, this disease is associated with high maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity, which is due to the transplacental passage of immunoglobulins G (IgG). This highlights the usefulness of diagnosing and managing this pathology, which is a real challenge, given the lack of codified recommendations published in the literature.
Poncelet, M., Lambert, C., & Bernard, P. (2021). Anémie hémolytique auto-immune à anticorps chauds associée à une séroconversion cytomégalovirus durant la grossesse. Louvain médical, 140(1), 21-26. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/29668 (Original work published 2021)