Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The importance of blood hemolysis during the blood transfusion.

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The transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient, for the compensation of lost blood due to tissue injury, surgery and some diseases. A typical blood has several components; which includes red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. The hemolytic reaction will occur during the transfusion of incompatible blood from one person to another.

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