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Graft-versus-host disease

Graft-versus-host disease

Alternative Names

GVHD

Prevention

ABO (blood group) and HLA (tissue antigen) typing before transplantation can ensure a close antigenic match. Whenever possible, compatible family donors can further decrease the risk.

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Graft-versus-host disease

Review Date: 06/03/2005
Reviewed By: Thomas A. Owens, M.D., Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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