An acute transfusion reaction

Clare Webb; Alan Norris; Katie Hands

doi:10.7861/clinmedicine.18-1-95

An acute transfusion reaction

Clare Webb (Lead / Corresponding author), Alan Norris, Katie Hands

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Abstract

We present the case of a 67-year-old man who suffered an acute anaphylactic reaction during red cell transfusion due to the presence of anti-IgA antibodies. The incidence and clinical relevance of anti-IgA antibodies in IgA deficiency is reviewed, and the wider investigation and management of acute transfusion reactions is also discussed. This case highlights the need to consider the potential risks of blood component transfusion against the purported benefit.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	95-97
Number of pages	3
Journal	Clinical Medicine - Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.18-1-95
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2018

Keywords

Anaphylaxis
IgA deficiency
Transfusion reaction

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General Medicine

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