Transplant rejection

Description

When the immune system rejects a transplanted organ, limb or tissue.

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 the transplant may cause pain and not work as it should.

Treatments

Medicines that lower the immune system response may prevent or stop rejection.