This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'A child died soon after birth. On examination, there was hepatosplenomegaly and oedema all over the body. Most probable diagnosis in – \nSelect and explain. \nA. β–thalassemia, B. α–thalassemia, C. Hereditary spherocytosis, D. ABO incompatibility/sickle cell anemia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Out of the given 4 types of hemolytic anemias only alpha thalassemia is able to give rise to such severe presentation at birth. In all other conditions the newborn is either normal or has mild jaundice.', 'role': 'assistant'}]