A patient was on treatment with penicillin. He developed pallor but there was no shortness of breath, urticaria or wheezing. On investigation, antibodies against penicillin were found in his blood. What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that most likely occurred in this patient?
A patient was on treatment with penicillin. He developed pallor but there was no shortness of breath, urticaria or wheezing. On investigation, antibodies against penicillin were found in his blood. What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that most likely occurred in this patient?
π‘ Explanation
A patient was on treatment with penicillin. He developed pallor but there was no shortness of breath, urticaria or wheezing. On investigation, antibodies against penicillin were found in his blood. What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that most likely occurred in this patient?
β Correct Answer: B. Type II hypersensitivity
π€ Share this MCQ
Share Card Preview
π 1080x1080 square card β fills the full width in WhatsApp and Telegram