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serum sickness

/ˈsɪərəm ˌsɪknəs/

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/ˈsɪərəm ˌsɪknəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruОтсроченная реакция гиперчувствительности, опосредованная иммунными комплексами, возникающая через несколько дней или недель после воздействия чужеродных белков, например, содержащихся в некоторых лекарствах, вакцинах или противоядиях. Симптомы обычно включают лихорадку, сыпь, боль в суставах и лимфаденопатию.

A delayed immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity reaction that occurs days to weeks after exposure to foreign proteins, such as those found in certain medications, vaccines, or antivenoms. Symptoms typically include fever, rash, joint pain, and lymphadenopathy.

  1. Allergic reaction to foreign proteinsC1formal

    An immune response that occurs when the body reacts to foreign proteins, often from certain medications or antivenoms, causing symptoms like fever, rash, and joint pain.

    ruСывороточная болезнь

    • The patient developed serum sickness after receiving the antivenom injection.
    • Symptoms of serum sickness include hives, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
    • Doctors monitor for serum sickness when administering certain biological therapies.