Anaphylaxis refers to the:

A. Severe reaction following the injection of protein solutions in a sensitised individual

B. Severe reaction following primary injection of protein solutions

C. State of immunity developed by repeated injections of any foreign substance

D. Severe reaction resulting from sensitivity to common allergens

Correct Answer: Severe reaction following the injection of protein solutions in a sensitised individual

Description: Prince of Monaco first observed the deleterious effects of jellyfish on bathers. Subsequently, Portier and Richet (1906) suggested a toxin to be responsible for these effects and coined the term “anaphylaxis”. Initiator cells in anaphylaxis The initiator of type I reaction is otherwise known as allergen. Typical allergens include: Plant pollen Proteins (e.g., foreign serum and vaccines) Certain food items (e.g., eggs, milk, seafood, and nuts) Drugs (e.g., penicillin and local anesthetics) Insect products (venom from bees, wasps, and ants) Dust mites and mould spores Animal hair Dander Parija SC. Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014. Page:149-150

Category: Microbiology

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