Ahus phenomenon is an example of which hypersensitivity -: (A) Type I, (B) Type II, (C) Type III, (D) Type IV
Answer is C. Ahus reaction is type III hypersensitivity reaction. Type III hypersensitivity reaction is immune complex diseases. Damage is caused by antigen- antibody complexes. These may precipitate in and around small blood vessels causing damage to cells secondarily or on membranes, interfering with their function. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no:162 <\p>