Definition
Rh incompatibility develops when an Rh negative mother carries an Rh positive fetus. Fetal red blood cells cross the placenta and enter the maternal circulation system stimulating maternal antibody production against the Rh factor. These antibodies cross the placenta to the fetal circulation system and destroy fetal red blood cells.
URL Name
YF-3000-6840-140
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.6840-140
Parent Code
YF-3000.6840
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-6840-140
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-6840
Use References
Rh Disease, Rh Incompatibility
Publication Status
Online