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Preferred term

Arthus Reaction  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Arthus Phenomenon
  • Phenomenon, Arthus

Note

  • note category; an inflamm skin reaction to antibody excess

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 93; was ARTHUS PHENOMENON 1966-92 (Prov 63-65)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001183

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