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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
[[Image:Type III hypersensitivity antibody excess.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Type III hypersensitivity antibody excess-Brian Catchpole RVC 2008]] | [[Image:Type III hypersensitivity antibody excess.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Type III hypersensitivity antibody excess-Brian Catchpole RVC 2008]] | ||
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| − | In the normal animal | + | In the normal animal immune complexes (lattice of soluble antigen and antibodies) are formed and removed all the time. They are broken up by complement, transported to the spleen by RBC's and phagocytosed. When the amount of immune complexes formed (due to rapid influx of antigen) does not equal the amount that are being cleared it causes type III hypersensitivity (an excess of immune complexes). |
==Location of the immune complexes:== | ==Location of the immune complexes:== | ||
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1. Inhaled antigen leads to hypersensitivity pneumonitis | 1. Inhaled antigen leads to hypersensitivity pneumonitis | ||
| − | * Farmers lung (humans) - inhalation of fungal spores | + | * Farmers lung (humans)-inhalation of fungal spores |
| − | * Pigeon fancier's disease - repeated inhalation of dried pigeon faeces | + | * Pigeon fancier's disease-repeated inhalation of dried pigeon faeces |
* Mouldy hay containing ''Micropolyspora felis'' | * Mouldy hay containing ''Micropolyspora felis'' | ||
2. Intradermal and subcutaneous injection of antigen (with high levels of circulating antibody) leads to localised immune complexes which cause acute inflammation. | 2. Intradermal and subcutaneous injection of antigen (with high levels of circulating antibody) leads to localised immune complexes which cause acute inflammation. | ||
| − | 3. Vasculitis | + | 3. Vasculitis |
4. Arthritis | 4. Arthritis | ||
| − | 5. | + | 5. Glomerulonephritis |
* Can occur as an adverse effect of antibody response to infection if there is significant levels of antigen in the circulation. Examples of diseases that can cause this are: | * Can occur as an adverse effect of antibody response to infection if there is significant levels of antigen in the circulation. Examples of diseases that can cause this are: | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Leishmaniasis |
| − | ** | + | ** Lymes disease |
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1. Drug reactions (eg. penicillins and sulphonamides) | 1. Drug reactions (eg. penicillins and sulphonamides) | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 26 August 2008
Introduction
In the normal animal immune complexes (lattice of soluble antigen and antibodies) are formed and removed all the time. They are broken up by complement, transported to the spleen by RBC's and phagocytosed. When the amount of immune complexes formed (due to rapid influx of antigen) does not equal the amount that are being cleared it causes type III hypersensitivity (an excess of immune complexes).
Location of the immune complexes:
Locally:
1. Inhaled antigen leads to hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Farmers lung (humans)-inhalation of fungal spores
- Pigeon fancier's disease-repeated inhalation of dried pigeon faeces
- Mouldy hay containing Micropolyspora felis
2. Intradermal and subcutaneous injection of antigen (with high levels of circulating antibody) leads to localised immune complexes which cause acute inflammation.
3. Vasculitis
4. Arthritis
5. Glomerulonephritis
- Can occur as an adverse effect of antibody response to infection if there is significant levels of antigen in the circulation. Examples of diseases that can cause this are:
- Leishmaniasis
- Lymes disease
- African swine fever
Systemically:
Due to increased quantities of antigen systemically.
Generalised effects:
- Vasculitis
- Erythema
- Oedema
- Neutropaenia
- Proteinuria (caused by of kidney damage)
1. Drug reactions (eg. penicillins and sulphonamides)
2. Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)- antigen is a self antigen (autoimmune disease of dogs and cats)