Graft-versus-host disease.
Graft-versus-host disease is an uncommon but serious illness, caused by foreign, immunocompetent T lymphocytes attacking an immunoincompetent host. It is encountered following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and in congenital cellular immunodeficiency disorders. Diagnostic features, clinical grading system, therapy and prevention are reviewed.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans