19th February 2024

A 32-year-old female with known SLE is pregnant and has recently undergone a routine antenatal check

A 32-year-old female with known SLE is pregnant and has recently undergone a routine antenatal check. Neonatal bradycardia was noted during her clinic visit, with no structural abnormalities seen on the USS scan. Neonatal heart block is suspected.

Which of the following auto-antibodies has resulted in the neonate’s condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.