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Why might small leaks that allow fetal blood to enter the mother's circulation be problematic?
Why might small leaks that allow fetal blood to enter the mother's circulation be problematic?
Why can a person with Rh-negative blood receive Rh-positive blood without issues?
Why can a person with Rh-negative blood receive Rh-positive blood without issues?
In the context of blood types, what does it mean for a trait to be autosomal recessive?
In the context of blood types, what does it mean for a trait to be autosomal recessive?
Why do two Rh-positive parents have the potential to conceive an Rh-negative child?
Why do two Rh-positive parents have the potential to conceive an Rh-negative child?
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What happens if maternal and fetal blood types differ and are incompatible?
What happens if maternal and fetal blood types differ and are incompatible?
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Why are small leaks allowing fetal blood into the mother's circulation more of a concern when maternal and fetal blood types differ?
Why are small leaks allowing fetal blood into the mother's circulation more of a concern when maternal and fetal blood types differ?
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What is the primary cause of Rh incompatibility between a woman and fetus?
What is the primary cause of Rh incompatibility between a woman and fetus?
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What happens when an Rh-negative individual is exposed to Rh-positive blood?
What happens when an Rh-negative individual is exposed to Rh-positive blood?
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What is the process called when fetal Rh-positive blood leaks into an Rh-negative mother's circulation?
What is the process called when fetal Rh-positive blood leaks into an Rh-negative mother's circulation?
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How can the fetal Rh status be determined noninvasively?
How can the fetal Rh status be determined noninvasively?
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What is the primary management strategy to prevent the manufacture of anti-Rh antibodies in an Rh-negative woman?
What is the primary management strategy to prevent the manufacture of anti-Rh antibodies in an Rh-negative woman?
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When might an intrauterine transfusion be performed for a fetus affected by Rh incompatibility?
When might an intrauterine transfusion be performed for a fetus affected by Rh incompatibility?
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What fetal assessment test may be used to detect fetal anemia resulting from Rh incompatibility?
What fetal assessment test may be used to detect fetal anemia resulting from Rh incompatibility?
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