Individuals may have antibodies to the A and B blood antigens not found on their
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Individuals may have antibodies to the A and B blood antigens not found on their red blood cells. What is the origin of these antibodies in someone who has never had a transfusion? What is hemolytic disease of the newborn? How does RhoGAM prevent it? A woman with type A blood can have a healthy baby with type B blood. Why doesn't the baby develop hemolytic disease of the newborn? A woman with type A, Rh-negative blood can have a healthy baby with type B, Rh-positive blood and usually will not develop antibodies to the Rh antigen. Why?Explanation / Answer
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