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Graft versus host disease

What is Graft versus host disease?

A rare disease that occurs after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant and is a reaction of donor immune cells against host tissues. Activated donor T cells damage host epithelial cells after an inflammatory cascade that begins with the preparative regimen.

Other condition names

  • GVH

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Europe: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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