Serum sickness is usually characterized first by the appearance of:
a. lymph node enlargement.
b. joint pain.
c. urticaria.
d. fever.
C
Urticaria is the first sign of serum sickness, followed by lymphadenopathy, joint pain, fever, and facial edema.
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