Arthus phenomenon

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Used for

Arthus reaction

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Broader Terms

immediate hypersensitivity

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Related Terms

immune complex

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Scope Note

development of an inflammatory lesion a few hours after intradermal injection of antigen into a sensitized animal; the lesion results from precipitation of immune complex, which causes complement activation and tissue destruction.

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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • The form of vascular damage determining the Arthus phenomenon is similar to that already observed in the case of the Shwartzman phenomenon, and the results of various metabolic, hematologic, and histologic studies indicate that the mechanisms resulting in both phenomena are closely related.
  • (From the Medical World, April 6th, 1934) THE ARTHUS PHENOMENON.
  • nu Searchengines for laser therapy The Low Level Laser Therapy - LLLT Internet Guide Exemples of Andreas Schindl published work Schindl L et al: Influence of low-power laser irradiation on arthus phenomenon induced in rabbit cornea.
  • [Suppressive effects of lanoconazole on arthus phenomenon in vivo and on production and functions of TNF in vitro]Mitsuya M, Wada K, Ishibashi H, Tansho S, Abe S, Yamaguchi H.
  • [Comparative immunomorphologic studies on the Arthus phenomenon in rats of different age]Beregi E.
  • The clinical manifestations of type III allergic reactions are: Arthus reactions, arthus phenomenon, serum sickness.
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