IgE- and IgG mediated severe anaphylactic platelet transfusion reaction in a known case of cerebral malaria
Background: Allergic reactions occur commonly in transfusion practice. However, severe anaphylactic reactions are rare; anti-IgA (IgA: Immunoglobulin A) in IgA-deficient patients is one of the well-illustrated and reported causes for such reactions. However, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Transfusion Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ajts.org/article.asp?issn=0973-6247;year=2013;volume=7;issue=1;spage=81;epage=83;aulast=Shanthi |