Erythroblastosis foetalis is a condition that can occur during a pregnancy involving:
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Correct answer: Rh- mother and Rh+ foetus
This condition occurs when an Rh- mother carries an Rh+ foetus. During delivery, the mother may be exposed to foetal blood, causing her to develop antibodies that can attack the RBCs of a subsequent Rh+ foetus.
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