Diseases associated with immune complexes Persistent infection ■microbial antigens deposition of immune complexes in kidneys Autoimmunity ■self antigens deposition of immune complexes in kidneys,joints. arteries and skin Extrinsic factors environmental antigens deposition of immune complexes in lungsDiseases associated with immune complexes ◼ Persistent infection ◼ microbial antigens ◼ deposition of immune complexes in kidneys ◼ Autoimmunity ◼ self antigens ◼ deposition of immune complexes in kidneys, joints, arteries and skin ◼ Extrinsic factors ◼ environmental antigens ◼ deposition of immune complexes in lungs