Preface

Today, information in medical science is increasing rapidly, and with the communication age, accessing information is quite easy. However, with this increasing knowledge, information complexity has emerged. Thus, despite all this increasing knowledge, the interest and need for basic books have not diminished. Blood groups, erythrocyte antigens, and transfusion are fundamental areas of medicine and are related to many disciplines of science like hematology, immunology, surgery, and genetics. This book is a collection of current information related to blood groups and transfusion, and a practical resource for all concerned physicians.

 I would like to thank all the authors and IntechOpen and hope that this book will be a stepping stone for scientists who are rapidly advancing their science journey.

> **Dr. Anil Tombak, MD**  Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine-Hematology, Mersin University Medical Faculty, Mersin, Turkey

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Section 1

Clinical Significance of

Blood Groups

## Section 1
