A child disturbs a wasp nest, is stung repeatedly, and goes into shock within minutes, manifesting respiratory failure and vascular collapse. This is MOST likely to be due to:

a. systemic anaphylaxis
b. serum sickness
c. an Arthus reaction
d. cytotoxic hypersensitivity


a. systemic anaphylaxis

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