Arthus reaction

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Arthus reaction

a local antibody-mediated hypersensitivity reaction in which antibody-antigen complexes which fix complement are deposited in the walls of small vessels causing acute inflammation with an infiltration of neutrophils. Characteristic of type III hypersensitivity reactions. See also serum sickness.

passive cutaneous Arthus reaction

antiserum is injected intravenously and the corresponding antigen is injected into the skin.

reverse passive Arthus reaction

antiserum is injected into the skin and the antigen is injected into the same site or intravenously.

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