Blood Diseases

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

A condition where antigens produced by the fetus generate antibodies in the mother, which can be problematic in Rh negative mothers with Rh positive fathers.

Hemolytic Disease

Condition that does not usually affect first born babies due to insufficient maternal antibodies; subsequent pregnancies may be at risk.

Prevention of Hemolytic Disease

A shot that can suppress the mother's antibody production to prevent issues in subsequent pregnancies.

Mononucleosis

An infection often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), commonly referred to as 'mono' or 'the kissing disease'.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus that weakens the immune system by infecting CD4 T-cells, potentially leading to AIDS.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome characterized by a significant drop in CD4 cell count, making individuals vulnerable to opportunistic infections.

Dermatographia

A condition where the immune system overreacts, releasing excess histamine that causes welts when the skin is scratched.

Cold Urticaria

A condition causing hives or large red welts on the skin following exposure to cold stimuli.

Cooley’s Anemia

An inherited disorder that affects the blood's ability to carry oxygen, typically resulting in hypochromia in red blood cells.

Sickle Cell Disease

A genetic mutation causing abnormally shaped red blood cells that do not transport oxygen efficiently, leading to various health issues.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder carried on the X chromosome that results in the inability of blood to clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding.