Erythroblastosis fetalis can develop between an Rh ____ mother and Rh ____ fetus.

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Erythroblastosis fetalis can occur when an Rh-negative mother is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. This happens when the Rh-negative mother is exposed to the Rh factor of the Rh-positive fetus during childbirth, which causes her immune system to produce antibodies that attack the fetal blood cells. If the condition is not treated, it can lead to severe anemia, jaundice, and other complications in the fetus.

Erythroblastosis Fetalis Can Develop Between an Rh ____ Mother and Rh