Additional Conditions

Picture of Serum Sickness

Picture of Serum Sickness

Serum sickness is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that is similar to an allergy. It happens when your body reacts to certain medications or antiserums. Typical reactions include a rash, fever, and joint pain. The sickness usually clears up once the medication is stopped.

Image Source: © Richard Usatine, MD
Text Source: National Library of Medicine
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