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5.4 outline the reasons for the suppression of the immune response in organ transplant patients.
outline the reasons for the suppression of the immune response in organ transplant patients
- When an organ is transplanted it is recognised by the immune system in the body as non-self. The body attacks the new organ as if it is an invading pathogen. To overcome this problem, transplant patients are given powerful drugs to suppress their natural defences. This can lead to complications, as the patient has reduced defences against any pathogen that they may encounter.