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No, GVHD only occurs with allogeneic stem cell transplants (transplants using donor cells from another person). GVHD develops when the donated immune cells (the graft) identify the recipient's healthy cells (the host) as foreign invaders and attack them.

Since autologous transplants use your own stem cells, there is no Show Full Answer

No, GVHD only occurs with allogeneic stem cell transplants (transplants using donor cells from another person). GVHD develops when the donated immune cells (the graft) identify the recipient's healthy cells (the host) as foreign invaders and attack them.

Since autologous transplants use your own stem cells, there is no risk of GVHD because your immune cells recognize your own tissues as "self" rather than foreign.

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