Arthus Reaction [Arthusova reakce]

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Arthusův fenomén

 

Arthus Phenomenon

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Definition

A dermal inflammatory reaction produced under conditions of antibody excess, when a second injection of antigen produces intravascular antigen-antibody complexes which bind complement, causing cell clumping, endothelial damage, and vascular necrosis.

Annotation
note category; an inflamm skin reaction to antibody excess
DUI
D001183 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0001761
History note
93; was ARTHUS PHENOMENON 1966-92 (Prov 63-65)
Online note
use ARTHUS REACTION to search ARTHUS PHENOMENON 1966-92
Public note
93; was ARTHUS PHENOMENON 1966-92