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.
Key facts. 1  Rubella is a contagious, generally mild viral infection that occurs most often in children and young adults. 2  Rubella infection in pregnant women may cause fetal death or congenital defects known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). 3  Worldwide, over 100 000 babies are born with CRS every year.