Which of the following could result in hemolytic disease of the newborn?
A) Rh- negative mother and Rh- positive father
B) Rh- positive mother and Rh- negative father
C) Rh- negative mother and Rh- negative father
D) Rh- positive mother and Rh- positive father
E) either Rh- positive mother and Rh- negative father or Rh- negative mother and Rh- positive father

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn can occur when an Rh-negative mother is pregnant with an Rh-positive baby, which can happen if the father is Rh-positive. This can lead to the mother developing antibodies against the Rh-positive blood cells of the fetus.

Which of the Following Could Result in Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn