Match the condition, labelled a. through g., with the characteristic.
-damage of normal cells brought on by formation of antigen-antibody complexes
A)serum sickness
B)immediate hypersensitivity
C)acquired immune deficiency syndrome
D)delayed hypersensitivity
E)immune-complex disease
F)autoimmune disease
G)severe combined immunodeficiency

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Immune-complex disease is characterized by the damage of normal cells that is caused by the formation of antigen-antibody complexes.

Note: The other conditions listed are characterized as follows:
A) Serum sickness - a type III hypersensitivity reaction to foreign proteins
B) Immediate hypersensitivity - a type I hypersensitivity reaction, often known as an allergic reaction
C) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome - a viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system
D) Delayed hypersensitivity - a type IV hypersensitivity reaction that occurs over time
F) Autoimmune disease - a condition where the immune system attacks the body's own cells and tissues
G) Severe combined immunodeficiency - a genetic disorder that causes severe deficiencies in the immune system

Match the Condition, Labelled A