Transplant rejection
Description
The rejection of a transplanted organ, limb or tissue by the immune system.
Overview
Transplant rejection is a process in which the body's immune system rejects a transplanted organ, limb or tissue. The immune system attacks the transplant because it's foreign to the body.
Symptoms
Symptoms may be flu-like and also include discomfort and a decline in the organ's function.
Treatments
Immune-suppressing medicines may prevent or stop rejection.
