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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 30-year old G2P1 woman, currently at 38 weeks estimated gestational age, presents with contractions. She says that she did not have any prenatal care, because she does not have health insurance. Upon delivery, the infant appears jaundiced and has marked hepatosplenomegaly. Serum hemoglobin is 11.6 g/dL and serum bilirubin is 8 mg/dL. The direct and indirect Coombs tests are both positive. The mother has never had a blood transfusion. Her previous child was born healthy with no complications. Which of the following is most consistent with this neonate’s most likely condition?
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The mother generated IgG antibodies against fetal red blood cells