What Are the Treatment Options Involving Antibodies?
Treatment options for neonatal disorders often involve either boosting the neonate's immune system or neutralizing harmful antibodies:
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) IVIG is a treatment that involves administering a mixture of antibodies to the newborn. It is commonly used in cases of neonatal sepsis and other immune deficiencies.
Anti-D Immunoglobulin Administering anti-D immunoglobulin to Rh-negative mothers can prevent the development of HDN by neutralizing fetal red blood cells that may enter the maternal circulation.
Plasmapheresis In severe cases of autoimmune disorders like neonatal lupus, plasmapheresis may be used to remove harmful antibodies from the neonate's blood, thereby reducing symptoms and complications.
