Multiple choice

Which one of the following conditions does not causes hydrops fetalis in an infant?

  1. α-Thalassemia

  2. β-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.

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