Rh incompatibility between a sensitized Rh + woman and an Rh - fetus can cause hemolytic disease of the newborn. True False

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Allie Atkins

Biology

20 May, 20:37

Rh incompatibility between a sensitized Rh + woman and an Rh - fetus can cause hemolytic disease of the newborn. True False

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Answer:False

Explanation:

Rh incompatibility, or Rh disease, occurs when a woman with Rh negative blood cells is exposed to Rh positive blood cells of the fetus and this leads to the development of Rh antibodies. This may lead to further complications in pregnancy such as fetomaternal haemorrhage.