Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 16.4, Problem 13AYP
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To differentiate:

Between arthus reaction and serum sickness.

Concept introduction:

Type III hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by formation of large immune complexes and tissue damage caused by the activation of neutrophils in response to immune complexes that are present in tissues. Different examples of type III hypersensitivity include arthus reaction and serum sickness.

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