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Originally Posted by Arikana
I know what blood type I am, just not sure if I'm negative or positive! D: What's the difference anyways? O:
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Like ABO type, it has to do with which antigens are present on your red blood cells. Since + blood contains antigens not found in - blood, - individuals can't get transfusions from + ones, because they will form antibodies against the blood.
(The less easily avoided issue is complications during pregnancy, which can arise if a - mother who already has antibodies against + blood carries a + fetus.)