Type 4 Hypersensitivity reaction
Cell Mediated
Facts
:
Due to
sensitized T lymphocytes
, which release inflammatory mediators
Delayed type hypersensitivity
See Also
:
Hypersensitivity reactions
Associated With
:
TB skin test
Contact dermatitis (nickel, poison ivy, cosmetics)
Chronic transplant rejection
Granulomas
July 21st 2010
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Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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