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alloimmunization

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]

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allo alloantigen

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immunization (vaccination)

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 17 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2015