Which of the following is/are caused by immune-complex mediated hypersensitivities?
A) Arthus reaction AND hemolytic disease of the newborn
B) Arthus reaction, glomerulonephritis, AND disseminated intravascular coagulation
C) Hemolytic disease of the newborn AND transplanted organ rejection
D) Serum sickness, glomerulonephritis, AND allergic contact dermatitis
E) Only disseminated intravascular coagulation

Question

Which of the following is/are caused by immune-complex mediated hypersensitivities?
A) Arthus reaction AND hemolytic disease of the newborn
B) Arthus reaction, glomerulonephritis, AND disseminated intravascular coagulation
C) Hemolytic disease of the newborn AND transplanted organ rejection
D) Serum sickness, glomerulonephritis, AND allergic contact dermatitis
E) Only disseminated intravascular coagulation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Immune complex-mediated hypersensitivities can cause a variety of conditions, but the most common ones include Arthus reactions, glomerulonephritis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Hemolytic disease of the newborn and transplanted organ rejection are caused by other types of hypersensitivities, while serum sickness and allergic contact dermatitis are typically caused by Type III and Type IV hypersensitivities, respectively. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it includes all three of the most common conditions caused by immune complex-mediated hypersensitivities.

Which of the Following Is/are Caused by Immune-Complex Mediated Hypersensitivities