Allergic reactions to penicillins are considered a/an _______ hypersensitivity. Select one: a. T-cell-mediated b. immune complex-mediated c. Both T-cell-mediated and antibody-mediated are correct. d. immediate e. antibody-mediated
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Step 1: Recall the classification of hypersensitivity reactions (Gell and Coombs classification): - Type I: Immediate/IgE-mediated (anaphylactic) - Type II: Antibody-mediated (cytotoxic) - Type III: Immune complex-mediated - Type IV: T-cell-mediated (delayed) Show more…
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