A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard.He begins itching and develops pain,swelling,redness,and respiratory difficulties.He is suffering from:
A) Immunodeficiency
B) Autoimmunity
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Tissue-specific hypersensitivity

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Anaphylaxis occurs within minutes of reexposure to the antigen and can be either systemic (generalized)or cutaneous (localized).
Immunodeficiency is a decrease in the immune response.
Autoimmunity is a disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self-antigens.
Tissue-specific reaction is an autoimmune reaction.

A 10-Year-Old Male Is Stung by a Bee While Playing