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Delayed Overt Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction Due to Anti‐U Antibody
Author(s) -
Rothman I. K.,
Alter H. J.,
Strewler G. J.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1976.16476247058.x
Subject(s) - transfusion reaction , medicine , antibody , incidence (geometry) , blood transfusion , immunology , antigen , physics , optics
A patient is described who developed a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction, 11 days posttransfusion, caused by anti‐U. This case illustrates the difficulty that can occur in distinguishing a delayed transfusion reaction from autoimmune hemolytic disease when the antibody involved is directed against a high incidence blood group antigen.