Multiple choice

Hydrops fetalis is an excess accumulation of fluid in the fetus. Which one of the following conditions is least likely to present as hydrops fetalis?

  1. Alpha thalassemia

  2. Beta thalassemia

  3. ABO incompatibility

  4. Rhesus isoimmunisation

  5. Twin-to-twin transfusion

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Classic β-thalassaemia major does not affect neonates because most of the haemoglobin is in the fetal (HbF) form.