Question

Generalised and severe form of allergy is called

• A. autoimmunity
• B. anaphylaxis
• C. fever
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that needs to be treated right away. Exposure to their allergen can result in a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to venom, food, or medication. Most cases are caused by a bee sting or eating foods that are known to cause allergies. Body is in constant contact with foreign substances, it produces antibodies to defend itself from those substances.

Autoimmunity refers to the inability of the immune system to recognize its own tissues and cells as “self”.

A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, typically as a result of an illness. A fever is a sign that the body cells are fighting and eliminating a number of infections from the body.