Abstract
Abstract
Background
After antigens of the ABO system, which are the most immunogenic, Rh D antigen comes second, followed by K antigen in the Kell blood group system and other antigens of Rhesus system, including Rh c, Rh E, Rh C and Rh e. Determination of these antigens prior to any blood transfusion is vital to prevent alloimmunization and subsequent transfusion-associated hemolytic complications.
Aim of the study
This study aimed to know the frequency of Rhesus (Rh) and Kell (K) antigens among a sample of Basrah population.
Methods
This retrospective study included a total of 3357 tests for Rh C, Rh c, Rh D, Rh E, Rh e and K antigens. These tests were done in The Main Blood Bank of Basrah and The Basrah Center for Hemoglobinopathies.
Results
The most frequent antigen was the Rh e antigen (96.7%), followed by Rh D antigen (88.8%), Rh c antigen (77.7%), Rh C antigen (68.3%), Rh E antigen (52.6%), and K antigen (8.5%) which was the least frequent.
Conclusion
The prevalence of Rhesus and Kell antigens among Basrah population don't stray from the results around the world.
Main Subjects
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