TYK62

What is the most common cause of death attributable to RBC transfusion?

A. ABO incompatibility

B. TRALI

C. TACO

D. Citrate toxicity

E. HTLV infection

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Answer

The answer is A. More than 25% of deaths attributable to RBC transfusion are cause by ABO incompatibility (1/600,000).