Susannah Barnett

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• The role of intravenous immunoglobulin in FNAIT treatment

  The purpose of IVIG is to continually block the mother’s immune system from attacking the fetus.

• How FNAIT can affect future pregnancies

  If FNAIT occurs in a first pregnancy, the risk is higher that the disease will occur and be more severe in future pregnancies.

• The role of genetics in FNAIT

  Genetics play an important role in FNAIT, as it occurs when the fetus inherits a human platelet antigen from the father.

• Why early detection is vital for FNAIT

  Learn about why early detection of fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia is essential in preventing long-term effects.

• What are platelet transfusions and how can they treat FNAIT?

  Learn why platelet transfusions are the primary treatment for fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.