Do Children of AB and O-Type Blood Couples Prone to Hemolytic Disease?

Children of AB and O-type blood couples may be prone to hemolytic disease, but it is not absolute. In most cases, newborns do not get sick even if the mother and fetus have incompatible blood types. However, it is recommended that O-type blood mothers check the concentration of anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their blood before delivery. If the titer is over 1:32, it should be taken seriously. The severity of hemolytic disease varies from person to person, and treatment should be comprehensive, including medication, phototherapy, or blood transfusion.
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