Type III hypersensitivity conditions such as arthritis involve

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Type III hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation of immune complexes, which are formed when antigens combine with antibodies to form large complexes that can deposit in tissues and activate complement, causing inflammation and tissue damage. Arthritis is one example of a Type III hypersensitivity condition where immune complexes deposit in joints, leading to inflammation and joint destruction. Mast cell activation (A) is associated with Type I hypersensitivity reactions, cytotoxic reactions (B) are associated with Type II hypersensitivity reactions, and delayed cell-mediated immune reactions (C) are associated with Type IV hypersensitivity reactions.

Type III Hypersensitivity Conditions Such as Arthritis Involve