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The Rh blood group system and its role in alloimmunization rate among sickle cell disease and sickle thalassemia patients in Iran.
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine - 1 Mar 2021
Jalali Far Mohammad Ali, Oodi Arezoo, Amirizadeh Naser, Mohammadipour Mahshid, Keikhaei Dehdezi Bijan
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INTRODUCTION: The alloimmunization following blood transfusion can be life-threatening. The Rh alloantibodies are one of the most common causes contributing to alloimmunization. This study aimed to evaluate the rate and causes of alloimmunization and to determine the Rh phenotypes and genotypes among sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle thalassemia (Sβ). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our study included 104 SCD and Sβ...
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