Organ Rejection and Infection: The Double Threat for Transplant Patients

Well, folks, transplant patients really have a rollercoaster ride, don't they? First, they get a new organ, and it's like a birthday gift, but then their bodies go "Whoa, hold on, this is not mine!" and may reject the organ. Now, that's the first hurdle. If they pole-vault over it, they now have to watch out for infections, because their defense system is busy playing "Spot the difference" with the new organ. So, it's like playing a game of 'organ chess' where you have to outsmart your own body. Let's keep our fingers crossed for all those brave souls out there!

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