Question

All cells have protein markers on their membranes, and the rh antigen is found in the membranes of red blood cells. if a person possesses the rh antigen on their red blood cells, it is indicated with a + sign. if a person does not possess the rh antigen, it is indicated with a – sign. a, b, and o refer to the abo blood groups.

Answer 1

Considering the attached figure which is a table; and studying the table in the figure; Giving the mother anti-rh antibodies before delivering her baby would be wise precaution in Case 1 only. Most Rh disease can be prevented by treating the mother during pregnancy or promptly after childbirth. The mother has an intramuscular injection of anti-Rh antibodies. This is done so that the feal rhesus D positive erythrocytes are destroyed before the immune system of the child can develop.