In this article we will discuss about Hypersensitivity in human body:- 1. Meaning of Hypersensitivity 2. Forms of Hypersensitivity 3. Skin Tests. Meaning of Hypersensitivity: Von Pirquet coined originally the term allergy (grallos, altered, changed; ergon, action) to describe the altered reactivity of an animal after exposure to a foreign antigen. The allergy included both […]
Hypersensitivity: Meaning, Forms and Skin Tests
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The following points highlight the top four types of hypersensitivity in human body. The types are: 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) – Type I 2. Cytotoxic or Cytolytic Reactions- Type II 3. Toxic Complex Syndrome- Type III 4. Delayed Hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity: Type # 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) – Type I: If a guinea pig is injected […]