Rhnull phenotype: molecular basis, serologic features, clinical manifestations, and transfusion challenges—a scoping review of published cases
By: Ehsan Shahverdi and Mostafa Moghaddam
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/immunohematology-2026-008 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X
Language: English
Page range: 42 - 47
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
Published by: American National Red Cross
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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