Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2013
10 days after having quinsy caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus a 6-year-old child exhibited symptoms of glomerulonephritis. What mechanism of glomerular lesion is most likely in this case?
Answer options
- Cellular cytotoxicity
- Immunocomplex
- Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytolysis
- Atopy
- Anaphylaxis
Correct answer
Immunocomplex
Explanation
Immunocomplex hypersensitivity occurs when the Antigen of Streptococcus in this case forms a complex with an antibody against it.
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