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Overview of Hypersensitivity Types by Mohammed R.Hussein is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The immune system normally protects the body from disease, but sometimes causes detrimental hypersensitivity reactions. These reactions are classified into four types. Type I reactions involve IgE antibodies and the release of histamine, causing immediate allergic reactions like asthma and food allergies. Type II reactions involve IgG/IgM antibodies binding to cell surfaces and activating complement, damaging cells and causing issues like immune thrombocytopenia. Type III reactions involve circulating antig
- Author
- Mohammed R.Hussein
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- EN