Which is an example of type-III hypersensitivity
Correct Answer: Serum sickness
Description: Serum sickness is type III hypersensitivity reaction. Type III hypersensitivity reaction is immune complex diseases. Damage is caused by antigen- antibody complexes. These may precipitate in and around small blood vessels causing damage to cells secondarily or on membranes, interfering with their function. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:162 <p>
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