David was in a car accident and needed a blood transfusion due to his injuries. His brother, Steve, went to the hospital hoping to donate blood to be used in the transfusion. David's blood type is type B. Steve's blood type is type AB. Persons of what blood type can receive a transfusion of Steve's blood?

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Individuals with type AB blood are considered universal recipients for blood transfusions because they have both A and B antigens on their red blood cells and do not have antibodies against either A or B blood types in their plasma. Therefore, only those with type AB blood can receive a transfusion of Steve's AB blood without risk of an adverse reaction due to antigen-antibody conflict.

David Was in a Car Accident and Needed a Blood