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What could happen if you receive a small blood transfusion from a person who is not your blood type?
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May be nothing: The blood type of the donor and recipient need not be identical, just compatible. You may consult this site for info: http://www.rch.org.au/bloodtrans/about_blood_products/Blood_Groups_and_Compatibilities/
Answered 11/28/2017
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How small?: Less than 50 ml is not likely to cause transfusion related problems, but it can cause: 1. Antibody production to incompatible blood antigens; 2. Transmit any number of infections, like hiv, hep c.
Answered 7/23/2013
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