The Type of Hypersensitivity Expressed with the Lysing of Red

Question

The type of hypersensitivity expressed with the lysing of red blood cells is
A)Type I.
B)Type II.
C)Type III.
D)Type IV.
E)Type V.

Accepted Answer

Type II hypersensitivity involves the destruction of target cells by IgG or IgM antibodies, such as in the case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia where red blood cells are targeted for lysis.