Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Erythroblastosis fetalis is a potentially life-threatening blood disorder in a fetus or newborn infant. This is caused due to :-

  1. ABO incompatibility

  2. Rh incompatibility

  3. gene incompatibility

  4. Blood transfusion reactions
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Explanation

Erythroblastosis fetalis (hemolytic disease of the newborn) is caused by Rh incompatibility and ABO incompatibility between mother and fetus. These immune reactions destroy fetal red blood cells. Gene incompatibility and blood transfusion reactions are different conditions.

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