This document discusses erythroblastosis fetalis , also known as Rh incompatibility, which occurs when an Rh-negative mother is pregnant with an Rh-positive baby. The mother's immune system produces antibodies that destroy the baby's red blood cells. Diagnosis involves tests like Coombs' test and fetal blood sampling. Prevention is through Rh immune globulin injections for the mother. Treatment focuses on hydration, phototherapy, and exchange transfusions for the baby if severe anemia ... Erythroblastosis fetalis , type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) of a fetus are destroyed in a maternal immune reaction resulting from a blood group incompatibility between the fetus and its mother. Erythroblastosis Fetalis (EF) is a serious medical condition that affects fetuses and newborns , primarily due to blood type incompatibility between the mother and the baby. This condition can lead to severe anemia, jaundice, and even heart failure in the fetus or newborn.
