alloimmunization
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Introduction
Immunization to an alloantigen. For example, development of antibodies to transfused erythrocyte antigens is a common occurrence.
Complications
- delayed hemolytic transfusions may occur in patients with a history of alloimmunization even if repeat antibody screening is negative[2]
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 17 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2015