Question

Cause of 'erythroblastosis foetalis' may be:

• A. Destruction of RBCs
• B. Bleeding
• C. Diapedesis
• D. Haemophilia

Answer 1

The correct option is A Destruction of RBCs

The condition is seen when the mother is Rh${}^{-}$ and the foetus is Rh${}^{+}$. This leads to the production of antibodies against the blood cells of the foetus by the mother. This results in the destruction of the red blood cells of the foetus when the antibodies cross the placenta and enter the foetal system which causes the death of the foetus. This condition is called erythroblastosis foetalis. Thus the correct answer is option D.