Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I need to ask the defenention of arthus reaction and what is the symptoms of arthus reaction ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Arthus reaction: This is a local antibody-mediated hypersensitivity reaction in which antibody-antigen complexes which fix complement are deposited in the walls of small vessels causing acute inflammation with an infiltration of neutrophils. Characteristic of type iii hypersensitivity reactions. This can produce swelling, tissue necrosis to gangrene, and so on.
Answered 12/13/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Symptoms of allergic reaction to antihistmine ?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is arthus reaction's symptoms and how to treat it ? I want an extensive information
Person doesn't know if they have herpes, there was never significant symptoms, should they abstain from sex at the risk of a partner's possible reaction?
What are the symptoms of a reaction to dtap?
What are symptoms of having a reaction to lidocaine epidural?
What are the symptoms of having a systemic anaphylactic reaction?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
