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Lactation Consultant

Category - Pathology

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Infants can be affected with a number of hemolytic disorders. Which hemolytic disorder results from an Rh incompatibility?

Kernicterus.
ABO incompatibility.
ABO compatibility.
Isoimmunization.

Explanation

Answer: D - Isoimmunization occurs with an Rh incompatibility. This occurs when the mother is rhesus (Rh) negative and the neonate is Rh positive. Rh-positive blood contains the antigen and Rh-negative blood does not contain the antigen. This hemolytic disorder can be prevented with Rho immune globulin.

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