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Which of the following conditions cause erythroblastosis foetalis?

Option: 1

Mother - Rh-ve and foetus - Rh+ve


Option: 2

Both mother and foetus Rh-ve


Option: 3

Both mother and foetus Rh+ve


Option: 4

Mother - Rh+ve and foetus Rh-ve


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  • Rh Antigen is a self Antigen seen on the surface of RBC 
  • Based on absence and presence of Rh Antigen, the blood groups are Rh negative and Rh positive respectively 
  • Erythroblastosis fetalis results from Rh incompatibility, which may develop when a woman with Rh-negative blood is pregnant  and conceives a fetus with Rh-positive blood, resulting in hemolysis of RBC's
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