What does organ rejection mean?

Organ rejection occurs when a recipient's immune system recognizes a transplanted organ as foreign and mounts an immune response against it. This can lead to inflammation and damage to the transplanted organ, potentially resulting in its failure. Rejection can be acute or chronic, and it often requires immunosuppressive medications to help prevent the immune system from attacking the new organ. Timely detection and management are crucial to ensuring the success of the transplant.