A man develops a rash 10 days after starting a new antibiotic. Immune complex deposition is suspected. Which test helps confirm Type III hypersensitivity?
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Correct answer: Low complement levels
Immune complexes trigger complement consumption, leading to low C3/C4 levels. This supports a Type III mechanism.
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