Post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis is classified under which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

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Immediate (Type I) hypersensitivityAntibody-mediated (Type II) hypersensitivityImmune complex-mediated (Type III) hypersensitivityCell-mediated (Type IV) hypersensitivityNone of the above

Explanation

Post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis results from immune complex deposition, which characterizes a Type III hypersensitivity reaction. Type I involves immediate allergic responses, Type II involves antibody-mediated cytotoxicity, and Type IV is delayed cell-mediated hypersensitivity.