U of T Rounds: IgA deficiency and anaphylactic transfusion reactions: what is the link?

Mindy Goldman, MD, FRCPC
Medical Director, Donor & Clinical Services
Canadian Blood Services

• Describe the clinical manifestations and laboratory investigations of anaphylactic transfusion
  reactions.
• Contrast the frequency of IgA deficiency with anti-IgA antibodies in healthy donors vs patients
  with anaphylactic reactions.
• Translate this knowledge into practice recommendations for various individuals with IgA
  deficiency: healthy donors, patients who

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