Immunoglobulin A anti-beta(sub 2)-glycoprotein antibodies in women who experience unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion and unexplained fetal death

Authors :: Lee, Richard M.
Branch, D. Ware
Silver, Robert M.
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Sept, 2001, Vol. 185 Issue 3, p748, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Pregnant women with antibodies against beta(sub 2)-glycoprotein have a higher than normal risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. These antibodies are a specific type of antiphospholipid antibodies, and may be a marker for an underlying autoimmune disorder.

Subjects :: Antiphospholipid antibodies -- Health aspects
Miscarriage -- Risk factors
Still-birth -- Risk factors
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