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Antibodies. They are designed to resist, or fight, specific types of antigens.
Type AB has no antibodies, which is why they can receive any type of blood.
Type A has B antibodies, which means it will fight type B blood as well as type AB.
Type B has A antibodies, which means it will fight type A blood, as well as type AB.
Type O has A and B antibodies, which is why it can only receive type O blood.
What else can I help you with?
What year did blood transfusions become safe?
Nowadays blood is screened for illnesses before it is used in transfusions.
Why is the transmission of HIV by blood transfusions now very rare?
Because blood is screened and sterilized before transfusions.
Is one blood type better to have than another?
There are certain blood types that are more rare. Any of the blood types would perform the same function in the body. The rare blood types are needed for transfusions.
What treatments are given for a low blood count?
Blood transfusions.
What did Charles r drew accomplish?
Charles Drew expanded the knowledge of blood banking and blood transfusions.
Do Catholics believe in having blood transfusions?
Blood transfusions are not taboo in the Catholic church. =Answer= The above poster is correct and you are thinking of Jehovah Witness.
i caught heppititus from one of many blood transfusions over the years, can I still receive blood transfusions at this point?
You sure can! You are just unable to give or donate blood from now on.
Why use NS with blood transfusions?
normal saline is compatible to blood
Why is artificial blood used instead of real blood?
Standing there enough blood for transfusions.
What year had the most blood transfusions?
An exact year is impossible to identify but the most blood transfusions likely occurred during wars due to mass casualties.
Who discovered pure plasma could be used in blood transfusions?
The person who discovered pure plasma could be used in blood transfusions was robert koch in 1981
Why do people need platelet transfusions?
People need platelet transfusions primarily to treat conditions that cause low platelet counts, such as leukemia, certain types of cancer, or bone marrow disorders. These transfusions help reduce the risk of bleeding and support the body’s ability to clot blood effectively. Additionally, patients undergoing chemotherapy or those with severe blood loss may require platelet transfusions to restore normal platelet levels and maintain overall health.
