Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction in an Abyssinian cat with blood type B.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary internal medicine
- Year:
- 1990
- Authors:
- Giger, U & Akol, K G
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
After receiving a transfusion with unmatched blood, an anemic Abyssinian cat developed an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction. Similar to many other purebred cats, the recipient had type B blood with strong serum anti-A alloantibodies, whereas the donor had blood type A. Subsequent transfusions with type B blood proved effective and without adverse reactions. This case of a clinical A-B incompatibility reaction emphasizes the need for blood typing and/or crossmatching prior to transfusing cats.
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