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Febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reaction

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  • Febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reaction (FNHTR) is the most common acute transfusion reaction. It is benign and self-limiting, but must be distinguished promptly from acute haemolytic reaction and bacterial contamination.

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