This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Immunology, Subject name: Microbiology
Type III reaction is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Antibody mediated, B. Immune complex mediated, C. Cell mediated, D. None
B: Immune complex mediated
Answer: B: Immune complex mediated 
Explanation: 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>