Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 9AYP
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The similarities and differences between type II and type III hypersensitivities.

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The initial exposure to antigen results in the production of antibodies which circulate in body fluids. The second exposure of this antigen in body results in the formation of antigen-antibody (Ag-Ab) complexes. These Ag-Ab complexes recruits components of inflammatory reaction like complement and neutrophils. These complement eliminate Ag-Ab complex as normal immune response.

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