All the following are associated with hemolytic disease of the
newborn except:
a. It is one of the most common diseases among Americans.
b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who is Rh (+).
c. It involves a reaction between red blood cells and antibodies.
d. It can be prevented by using rhogam.
16 Which one of the following applies to the

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Answer :

b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who is Rh (+).

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