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Question

Haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (erythroblastosis foetalis) can be prevented by administering

Easy

A

Anti-Rh antibodies to the new-born
B

Rh antigens to the new-born
C

Anti-Rh antibodies to the mother
D

Rh antigens to the mother

Solution

Erythroblastosis foetalis can be prevented by administering anti-Rh antibodies to the mother immediately after the delivery of the first child. These antibodies destroy foetal RBC before the mother's immune system is sensitized (recognizes the Rh antigen).

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