Diseases
incompatible transfusions
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Overview
When people who have one blood type receive blood from someone with a different blood type, it may cause their immune system to react. This is called ABO incompatibility. Due to modern testing techniques, this problem is very rare.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is incompatible transfusions?
When people who have one blood type receive blood from someone with a different blood type, it may cause their immune system to react. This is called ABO incompatibility. Due to modern testing techniques, this problem is very rare.
What are the symptoms of incompatible transfusions?
indication not a disease
What causes incompatible transfusions?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for incompatible transfusions?
rho(d)human immunoglobulin
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