All of the Following Statements About Anaphylactoid Transfusion Reactions Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about anaphylactoid transfusion reactions are true except

• A)They are serious and  life-threatening
• B)They are triggered by IgE class antibodies that reLease mediators from mast cells
• C)They can be caused by reaction between a protein allergen and its corresponding antibody
• D)They can be caused by IgA in the transfused blood product reacting with anti-IgA in the patient's plasma

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