Transplant rejection
Definitions
Overview
Transplant rejection is a process in which the body's immune system rejects a transplanted organ, limb, or tissue. The immune system attacks the transplant because it's foreign to the body.
Symptoms
Symptoms may be flu-like and also include discomfort and a decline in the organ's function.
Treatments
Immune-suppressing drugs may prevent or stop rejection.
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