Numerous agents are known to cause serum sickness reactions. Although generally a benign disorder, serum sickness must be distinguished from various rheumatic and infectious disorders. The causative agent must be identified in order to avoid subsequent reactions. With the introduction of new drugs and biotechnically produced hormones and antibodies, new causes of serum sickness reactions are likely.
已知许多药物可引起血清病反应。血清病虽然通常是一种良性疾病，但必须与各种风湿性和感染性疾病相鉴别。必须确定致病因素，以避免后续反应。随着新药以及生物技术生产的激素和抗体的出现，血清病反应可能会有新的病因。
