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Red blood cell alloantibodies in transfused patients with haematological malignancies at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and the Uganda Cancer Institute: Prevalence, specificities and associated factors

2026Open accessMbarara University of Science and Technology

Abstract

RBC alloimmunization prevalence was 5.9% and associated with clinical and transfusion-related factors. Alloantibodies to Rh, Kell, MNS, Duffy, Kidd and Lewis blood group systems were detected, underscoring the need for improved pre-transfusion testing in Uganda.

Research topics

Blood groups and transfusion
Blood transfusion and management
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control

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DOI: 10.1111/vox.70198

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