Which preventive strategy reduces the risk of graft-versus-host disease in transfusion recipients?
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Correct answer: Irradiation of blood products
Irradiation of blood products inactivates donor lymphocytes. This prevents transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease. It is especially important in immunocompromised patients.
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