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hlthe2b

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7. Fascinating, but scary for her in the event she needs major blood transfusions...

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 06:27 AM

Jun 26

She can bank some before a scheduled surgery (up to 42 days), but an emergency could be a real problem. It is not clear to what degree her new antibody is cross-reactive to the most closely "compatible" blood.

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Doctors Detected a Mysterious Antibody in a French Woman's Body. It Turned Out to Be a Brand New Blood Type [View all] Judi Lynn Jun 26 OP

KNR for this fascinating information. niyad Jun 26 #1

Wow! A new blood type! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 26 #2

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Judi Lynn thank you, this is amazing info4 irisblue Jun 26 #4

I never dreamed there could be another blood type, for sure! Judi Lynn Jun 26 #8

The world never ceases to amaze, does it? NBachers Jun 26 #5

Fascinating -- ! Hekate Jun 26 #6

Fascinating, but scary for her in the event she needs major blood transfusions... hlthe2b Jun 26 #7