An Rh - mother is given Rh immune globulin during her pregnancy. Rh immune globulin prevents formation of antibodies to Rh antigens. Explain why this is done.

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Makenzie Barber

30 December, 04:51

An Rh - mother is given Rh immune globulin during her pregnancy. Rh immune globulin prevents formation of antibodies to Rh antigens. Explain why this is done.

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Abril Guerrero · Answer 1

To prevent erythroblastosis fetalis

Explanation:

The mother create a secondary immunity against the antigen ofnthe first. Leading to coagulation of the RBC of the new baby.

Alfonso · Answer 2

It's necessary to prevent RhD isoimmunization in RhD negative mothers by using Rho (D) immune globulin (RhIG) shots. A single dose injected into the muscle or a vein do last a 12 week duration.

This medication can threat idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a medical condition in

Rh positive.