Which is type II hypersensitivity ?

Correct answer: D. Cytotoxic / cytolytic type

  • A. Anaphylaxis
  • B. Delayed hypersensitivity
  • C. Immune complex mediated
  • D. Cytotoxic / cytolytic type

Explanation

Type II hypersensitivity is antibody-mediated cytotoxicity, in which IgG or IgM binds antigens on cell surfaces and activates complement or cell-mediated destruction. Anaphylaxis is type I, delayed hypersensitivity is type IV, and immune-complex disease is type III.

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