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==From Pathology==

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*[[Complement#Complement Fixation Pathways|Complement fixing]] immune complexes

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*[[IgG]] or [[IgM]]

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*Complexes deposit in tissue -> fix complement -> cytokines and othe factors attrack neutrophils -> release lysosomal enzymes, activation of complement and coagulation, platelet aggregation -> tissue damage

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*Immune complex vasculitis -> [[Haemorrhage#Purpura haemorrhagica|purpura haemorrhagica]]

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*Includes:

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**[[Lupus Erythematosus|Systemic lupus erythematosus]]

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**[[Canine Dermatomyositis|Canine dermatomyositis]]

[[Category:Hypersensitivity]]

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