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There are many different types of reaction. We have listed all of them below along with a detailed explanation of the most frequent.
Immediate reactions:
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Haemolysis (destruction of red blood cells)
due to ABO group incompatibility
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Febrile non-haemolytic reaction
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Allergic reactions
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Anaphylaxis
(very serious allergic reaction)
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Pulmonary oedema
, which the patient has not suffered previously
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Bacterial contamination
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Cardiac insufficiency
with fluid retention
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Haemolysis or the destruction of erythrocytes
due to unsuitable liquids, heat, freezing or mechanical destruction
Delayed reactions:
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Immunological haemolytic reaction
caused by antibodies which appear late but in high concentrations
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Graft reaction towards the host
, very serious and similar to transplant rejections
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Post-transfusion haemorrhage
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Appearance of immune antibodies
after a transfusion
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Excess of iron
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Infectious diseases
The most common of the above are allergic reactions and febrile non-haemolytic reactions. Both are very unpleasant but are not serious for the patient.
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