Rh antigen

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In contrast to the ABO group antibodies, which are preformed, antibodies to the Rh antigen are produced only in Rh− individuals after exposure to the antigen.

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This disease occurs when mothers negative for Rh antigen have multiple Rh-positive children.

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One problem with this designation of universal donor is if the O− individual had prior exposure to Rh antigen, Rh antibodies may be present in the donated blood.

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Note that the Rh group is distinct from the ABO group, so any individual, no matter their ABO blood type, may have or lack this Rh antigen.

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A separate antigen system seen on red blood cells is the Rh antigen.

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