Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction?

A) elephantiasis
B) sarcoidosis
C) anaphylactic shock
D) AIDS-related complex


C) anaphylactic shock
Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening allergic reaction. Elephantiasis is an
inflammation, obstruction, and destruction of the lymph vessels, resulting in enlarged tissues due
to edema. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that forms fibrous lesions. AIDS-related
complex is an early stage of AIDS.

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