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.
How common is the Rh-negative factor? More than 85% of people are Rh positive. The Rh factor does not affect a personâs general health. Problems can occur during pregnancy when the babyâs blood has the Rh factor and the motherâs blood does not, however it can be prevented in most cases with the medication called immunoglobulin (RhIg).