Which of the following could result in a Type II hypersensitivity
A)a patient with A blood given B blood by mistake
B)an Rh-negative mother carrying an Rh-positive fetus
C)an Rh-positive mother carrying an Rh-negative fetus
D)two of these

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Type II hypersensitivity reactions occur when antibodies are directed against antigens on the surface of cells, leading to cell destruction. Both A (a patient with A blood given B blood by mistake) and B (an Rh-negative mother carrying an Rh-positive fetus) involve immune responses against incompatible blood types, which can lead to cell destruction through antibody-mediated processes.

Which of the Following Could Result in a Type II