- Daniela Hermelin, MD
Rhesus Blood Group Antigen System
Updated: Oct 11, 2019
Rh blood group antigens are inherited similarly to the HLA antigens, in haplotypes or clusters. There are 2 genes, RHD and RHCE that are closely linked on Chromosome 1. Different combinations of antigens and haplotypes are seen at different frequencies based on a person’s race.
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