A transfusion reaction will occur if a person with type A blood is given donor blood that is type A.

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A transfusion reaction typically occurs when the recipient's immune system attacks the transfused blood cells, which happens if the donor blood type is incompatible. Since type A blood is compatible with itself, a person with type A blood receiving type A blood should not experience a transfusion reaction due to blood type incompatibility.

A Transfusion Reaction Will Occur If a Person with Type