Abstract:Background: T-antigen activation usually occurs upon red blood cell (RBC) membrane cryptantigen exposure due to bacterial enzymes. Although uncommon, the condition is probably underrecognized. There is concern about hemolysis after plasma and plasmacontaining platelet transfusions due to naturally occurring anti-T antibody in healthy blood donors. However, experts have debated the extent and severity of clinical hemolysis due to anti-T.
Procedure:We retrospectively identified patients who tested positive for p… Show more
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