Rh factor incompatibility
A) affects Rh-positive mothers.
B) can result in infant death.
C) cannot be prevented in most cases.
D) usually affects firstborn children.

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Rh factor incompatibility can result in hemolytic disease of the newborn, which can lead to infant death if not treated appropriately. This condition occurs when an Rh-negative mother carries an Rh-positive fetus, and her immune system produces antibodies to attack the fetus's Rh-positive blood cells. It can be prevented with Rh immunoglobulin injections during pregnancy and after delivery. It can affect any subsequent Rh-positive fetuses, not just the firstborn.

Rh Factor Incompatibility