Micro & Immunology · single question
Systemic lupus erythematosus is classified as which hypersensitivity type?
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Correct answer: C. Type III
- A. Type I is IgE-mediated immediate allergy.
- B. Type II is antibody-mediated cytotoxicity.
- C. Correct. SLE is a Type III immune-complex disease (antigen-antibody complexes deposit and activate complement).
- D. Type IV is T-cell-mediated delayed hypersensitivity.
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