Answer to Question #178273 in Biology for khalid feda AL-tamimi

Question #178273

What would be the major concern for an individual with type A blood who receives a transfusion of type B blood?


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2021-04-07T11:27:38-0400

A recipient with type A blood does not have antibodies against A-antigen. However, the individual has antibodies against B-antigen present on the erythrocytes of the type B blood. As a result, the recipient's immune system will attack type B erythrocytes leading to their destruction (hemolysis).


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