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Serum Sickness


Overview of Serum Sickness

overview

Serum sickness occurs when drug-antibody complexes are deposited on the walls of blood vessels. An inflammatory response occurs, leading to acute illness.

Causes of Serum Sickness

causes

Serum sickness is an immune complex disorder often caused by treatment with penicillin or other antibiotics.

Signs and Symptoms of Serum Sickness

signs and symptoms

Serum sickness frequently causes joint pain, hives, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit and groin. Injury to the blood vessels in the kidney leads to blood in the urine. Headaches and confusion may develop.


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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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