Regarding febrile,nonhemolytic transfusion reactions (FNHTR),all of the following statements are true except
A)After an initial reaction,recurrence is uncommon.
B)Onset of symptoms occurs during or up to 4 hours after transfusion.
C)Prestorage filtration has been shown to be effective in reducing incidences.
D)Symptoms cause discomfort but are not life-threatening.

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After an initial reaction, recurrence of FNHTR is not uncommon and may occur in about 20% of patients who experience the first event. Therefore, statement A is false. Statements B, C, and D are true.

Regarding Febrile,nonhemolytic Transfusion Reactions (FNHTR),all of the Following Statements Are