Question

Rh factor may be responsible for

• A. Turner's syndrome
• B. Accquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
• C. Sickle cell anaemia
• D. Erythroblastosis foetalis

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Erythroblastosis foetalis

Erythroblastosis foetalis is a disease of the new born which is caused by Rh incompatibilty. This happens when mother is Rh negative and the child she is bearing is Rh positive. Thus the Rh antigen of child can trigger the antibodies inside mother which can travel through circulation thus destroying foetus blood cells. Thus, correct answer is option D.