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najla

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wound in the leg was given tetaus toxoid &developed hypersensitivity reaction.
What is the type of hypersensitivity?
a.typeI.
b.type II.
c.type III.
d.type IV.
e.type V.

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najla wrote:

wound in the leg was given tetaus toxoid &developed hypersensitivity reaction.
What is the type of hypersensitivity?
a.typeI.
b.type II.
c.type III.
d.type IV.
e.type V.

Type I may occur
More common is type III (Arthus reaction)
Did the question mention the time interval ?

 



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najla

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no didnt mention time

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najla wrote:

no didnt mention time



That will make it difficult

Type III would be more common and hence probably the best answer

Practically one hardly hears of anyone getting anaphylaxis after tetanus toxoid vaccine



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biggrinthis Q come at exam and mention anaphlactic 5 min after injection so i choose hypersensitivity type 1

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najla wrote:

biggrinthis Q come at exam and mention anaphlactic 5 min after injection so i choose hypersensitivity type 1



Yes I heard

Apparently the question said urticaria as well



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