Which agent is specifically used to prevent Rh isoimmunization in Rh-negative mothers?
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Correct answer: Rh0(D) Immune Globulin
Rh0(D) immune globulin provides passive immunity by clearing fetal Rh-positive red blood cells from the mother's circulation before her immune system can become sensitized and produce its own antibodies.
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