eli5: Why does donating blood risk triggering an existing autoimmune disorder? 195 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.61K January 11, 2022 0 Comments This is not a false premise, I am not eligible to donate blood for this reason. In: 7 5 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 11, 2022 0 Comments Off the top of my head I can’t think of any reason why it would be dangerous for *you*, but if you have an autoimmune disease that involves, say, self-reactive T cells or antibodies, then that poses a danger to the recipient. E: MSc in immunology You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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