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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

  1. Cellular cytotoxicity
  2. Immunocomplex
  3. Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytolysis
  4. Atopy
  5. 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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