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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A medical term that means study of disease is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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