Type III Hypersensitivity – Definition, Types, Mechanism, Examples
Type III hypersensitivity is also called immune complex mediated reaction. It is caused by deposition of antigen-antibody complex in tissue. The antibodies involved are mainly IgG and IgM. In this reaction soluble antigen is present in blood. This antigen combines with antibody. So immune complex are formed.The reaction is as follows- Soluble antigen + IgG/IgM … Read more