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Prevalence of weak D phenotypes in the general population of Québec, Canada: A focus on weak D type 42.
Vox sanguinis - 1 Jul 2023
Drouin Mathieu, Rochette Samuel, St-Louis Maryse, Lewin Antoine, Laganière Josée
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Weak D type 42 accounts for an unusually high proportion of weak D phenotypes in Québec (Canada), which contrasts with other predominantly White populations. However, its prevalence in the general population is unknown. We estimated the prevalence of weak D type 42 and other common weak D phenotypes in Québec. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We screened for RHD*01W.42 alleles among 1000...
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