Arthus reaction

  • Facts:
    Intradermal injection of antigen induces antibodies, which form antigen-antibody complexes in the skin
  • History / PE:
    Edema
    Necrosis
  • See Also:
    Serum sickness
    Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction
  • Associated With:
    Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
    Thermophilic actinomycetes



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July 22nd 2010