Question

which type(s) of hypersensitivity is ige associated with?
multiple choice

both anaphylaxis and antibody mediated

anaphylaxis

antibody mediated

immune complex mediated

both antibody mediated and immune complex mediated

Explanation:

IgG is involved in antibody - mediated (type II, e.g., cytotoxic) and immune complex - mediated (type III) hypersensitivities. Anaphylaxis is type I, mediated by IgE. So IgG is associated with both antibody - mediated and immune complex - mediated hypersensitivities.

Answer:

E. Both antibody mediated and immune complex mediated