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ARTHUS RESPONSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

An inflammatory reaction seen following the intradermal or subcutaneous injection of an antigen to which the animal has already made antibody. The lesion is usually an ulcer marked by edema, hemorrhage, and necrosis, and is more immediate than a delayed type reaction.

Key term(s)
  • Arthus phenomenon
  • Arthus response

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Réaction inflammatoire associant oedème, hémorragie et nécrose, survenant quelques heures après l'administration intradermique d'un antigène chez un animal possédant des anticorps précipitants vis-à-vis de cet antigène.

Key term(s)
  • réaction d'Arthus

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
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