What causes allergic transfusion reactions?
a. Patient antibodies that are directed against antigens present on the transfused red blood cells.
b. Patient antibodies to non-ABO red blood cell antigens.
c. Preformed plasma antibodies that react with protein-based allergens.
d. Pulmonary infiltrates caused by antibodies to HLA antigens.
Answer: c
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