Severe haemolytic transfusion reactions commonly occur when
A. the transfused blood contains antibodies against the recipient cells.
B. the recipient has a high titre of antibodies against the donor cells.
C. Group A blood is transfused into Group AB recipients.
D. Group O blood is transfused into Group A recipients.
E. Rhesus negative blood is transfused into Rhesus positive recipients
Isha@2663 Answered question August 17, 2024
B. the recipient has a high titre of antibodies against the donor cells.
In such cases, the recipient’s pre-existing antibodies can react with the transfused blood, leading to rapid and severe hemolysis. This is often due to incompatibility in blood groups or Rh factors.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 17, 2024