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RH genotypes and red cell alloimmunization rates in chronically transfused patients with sickle cell disease: A multisite study in the USA.
Transfusion - 1 Mar 2024
Israelyan Narek, Vege Sunitha, Friedman David F, Zhang Zhe, Uter Stacey, Fasano Ross M, Yee Marianne, Piccone Connie, Kelly Shannon, Hankins Jane S, Zheng Yan, Westhoff Connie M, Chou Stella T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Red cell alloimmunization remains a challenge for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) and contributes to increased risk of hemolytic transfusion reactions and associated comorbidities. Despite prophylactic serological matching for ABO, Rh, and K, red cell alloimmunization persists, in part, due to a high frequency of variant RH alleles in patients with SCD and Black blood donors. STUDY DESIGN...
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