PRINCIPLES OF LIFE
PRINCIPLES OF LIFE
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ISBN: 9781319017712
Author: HILLIS
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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To determine: The mechanism of the preventive measure in erythroblastosis fetalis.

Introduction: The Rh factor is a protein that is present on the surface of the red blood cells. This protein was first found in the blood of Rhesus monkey hence named “Rh antigen or factor.” The people who have this factor on their red blood cells are Rh-positive, and the people who lack this factor are known as Rh-negative. About 85% of the people are Rh-positive and possess an Rh factor in their blood.

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