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why don't the donor's antibodies(found in the transferred blood) attack the receiver's cells during blood transfusion?
brainyman89 said:why don't the donor's antibodies(found in the transferred blood) attack the receiver's cells during blood transfusion?
sameeralord said:If you have blood group A, your body doesn't produce antibodies against your own antigens. So blood group A person can transfer blood to another blood group A person. If you have blood group 0, you have no antigens on your cell membrane, so receiver would not attack you, if you are the donor. So you can give blood to everyone if you are O. So blood transfusion is closely matched to make sure what you are saying would not occur. Cheers
brainyman89 said:What i meant to ask is: suppose you are of blood group O, then your blood will contain antibodies ant-A and anti-B, if you transfer this blood to an individual (receiver) of blood group A for example, then would the antibodies anti-A in the donor's blood attack the receiver's RBC's of blood group A.
brainyman89 said:What i meant to ask is: suppose you are of blood group O, then your blood will contain antibodies ant-A and anti-B, if you transfer this blood to an individual (receiver) of blood group A for example, then would the antibodies anti-A in the donor's blood attack the receiver's RBC's of blood group A.
A blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which donated blood is given to a patient in need. The donated blood is carefully matched to the patient's blood type to ensure compatibility.
Antibodies are proteins in the blood that help the body fight off infections. In a blood transfusion, antibodies can cause a reaction if the donor blood contains antigens (proteins on the surface of red blood cells) that are different from the recipient's.
The donor antibody response refers to the reaction that occurs when a recipient's body detects foreign antigens in the donated blood. This can trigger an immune response, leading to the production of antibodies against the donor blood.
Before a blood transfusion, the donor blood is carefully screened to match the recipient's blood type and minimize the risk of a harmful donor antibody response. In addition, the recipient may receive medications to suppress their immune system and prevent a reaction.
If a donor antibody response occurs, it can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to life-threatening complications. These may include fever, chills, difficulty breathing, and organ damage. However, with proper screening and precautions, the risk of a harmful donor antibody response is low.