arthus reaction

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What does arthus reaction mean?

A hypersensitivity reaction involving the in situ formation of antigen/antibody complexes after the intradermal injection of an antigen.

Where does arthus reaction come from?

Discovered by Nicolas Maurice Arthus in 1903.

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