What is the clinical significance of the Lewis blood group system in relation to transfusion medicine?
A
It can cause a hemolytic transfusion reaction
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B
It is associated with an increased risk of bleeding disorders
C
It can affect the outcome of pregnancy in certain individuals
D
It is not clinically significant in transfusion medicine
Explanation
The Lewis blood group system can cause a hemolytic transfusion reaction if incompatible blood is transfused, as the recipient's immune system may react with the donor's red blood cells.
Source
American Association of Blood Banks
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high
