High levels of antibodies in patients with infectious endocarditis cause inflammation because

A) they may form immune complexes that get trapped in skin and eyes.
B) the surface antigens change rapidly and become unrecognizable.
C) the antibodies initiate type I, type II, or type III hypersensitivities.
D) the antibodies degrade quickly and debris gets trapped in these organs.
E) they may form clots that lead to life-threatening emboli.