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What is the Rh factor?
An antigen that may be present on the surface of red blood cells.
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What does Rh-positive mean?
The Rh antigen is present on red blood cells.
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What does Rh-negative mean?
The Rh antigen is absent on red blood cells.
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Can Rh-positive individuals produce anti-Rh antibodies?
No, because the Rh antigen is recognised as self.
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Can Rh-negative individuals produce anti-Rh antibodies?
Yes, after exposure to Rh-positive blood.
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What blood can Rh-positive people receive?
Rh-positive or Rh-negative blood.
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What blood should Rh-negative people receive?
Only Rh-negative blood.
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Why is a second Rh-incompatible transfusion dangerous?
Memory cells rapidly produce anti-Rh antibodies causing agglutination.