In addition to the risk of graft failure, incomplete HLA matching in bone marrow transplantation is associated with a risk of which of the following complications?
A) Severe anemia
B) Leukemia
C) Graft versus host disease
D) Lymphoma
E) Severe combined immunodeficiency

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Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a common complication of bone marrow transplantation that occurs when the donated bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign and attack the body. This risk is increased with incomplete HLA matching between the donor and recipient.

In Addition to the Risk of Graft Failure, Incomplete HLA