What is the etiology of dialysis-associated anti-N?
A) Formaldehyde alters the N antigen so that it is recognized as foreign.
B) Most renal patients express the phenotype M+N-S-s- where most potent forms of anti-N are found.
C) Treatment of renal patients depresses N-antigen expression.
D) None of the above
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