Question

A review of your patient’s history has shown that she has been recently diagnosed with glomerulonephritis and possesses a positive test for anti-glomerular basement membrane immunoglobulins. Her treatment involving immunosuppressive agents has been successful returning renal function to normal ranges. Which pair of immunological disorder classifications best describe this disease?

Autoimmunity; Type II hypersensitivity

Allergy; Type IV hypersensitivity

Autoimmunity; Type III hypersensitivity

Atopy; Type I hypersensitivity

Answer 1