Which of the following is the most common type of acute transfusion reaction?
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Correct answer: Febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction
Febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions are the most common acute transfusion reactions. They are usually caused by recipient antibodies reacting with donor leukocytes or cytokines in stored blood. Symptoms typically include fever and chills without hemolysis.
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