(a) A patient has undergone a kidney transplant which fails as his body rejects the new kidney. Which type of immune response is responsible for this rejection? Mention the criteria essential for performing organ transplantations.

(b) Which microbial product can be used to prevent this?
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a) Cell mediated immune response is responsible for graft rejection. [1 mark]

The criteria essential for performing transplants is that the tissue antigens and blood groups of the donor and recipient must match. [1 mark]

b) Cyclosporin A is a microbial product that can be used to prevent this. [1 mark]

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(a) A patient has undergone a kidney transplant which fails as his body rejects the new kidney. Which type of immune response is responsible for this rejection? Mention the criteria essential for performing organ transplantations. (b) Which microbial product can be used to prevent this? [3 marks]

(a) A patient has undergone a kidney transplant which fails as his body rejects the new kidney. Which type of immune response is responsible for this rejection? Mention the criteria essential for performing organ transplantations.

(b) Which microbial product can be used to prevent this?
[3 marks]