HLA Matching Between the Donor and Recipient Is Important for Progenitor

question 8

Multiple Choice

HLA matching between the donor and recipient is important for progenitor cell transplantation to avoid:

• A) graft versus host disease (GVHD).
• B) graft rejection.
• C) transfusion reactions.
• D) A and B.

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