Question

Describe the limitations of transplantation as a treatment for kidney disease.

Accepted Answer

Limitations of transplantation:Risk of rejection bc antigens on donor organ differ from antigens on cells of recipientAs a resullt, patients are given immunosuppressants to prevent risk of rejectionThis increases the risk that the patient's immune system will not respond effectively to infectious diseasesTransplanted kidneys normally function for around 9-10 years (avg)

Front	Describe the limitations of transplantation as a treatment for kidney disease.
Back	Limitations of transplantation: Risk of rejection bc antigens on donor organ differ from antigens on cells of recipient As a resullt, patients are given immunosuppressants to prevent risk of rejection This increases the risk that the patient's immune system will not respond effectively to infectious diseases Transplanted kidneys normally function for around 9-10 years (avg)

Risk Limitations Rejection Antigens Describe Transplantation Treatment Kidney