Encyclopedia: Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity refers to undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system. Hypersensitivity reactions require a pre-sensitized state of the host. The four-group classification was expounded by P. H. G. Gell and Robin Coombs in 1963. Type 1 hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction provoked by reexposure to a specific type of antigen referred to as an allergen. Exposure may be by ingestion, inhalation, injection, or direct contact. The difference between a...
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How can I cure my hypersensitivity to mosquito bites?
When I get bit, the bite area usually swells up to be the size of...
When I get bit, the bite area usually swells up to be the size of...
There are a few things you can do.The first thing is begin taking Vitamin C 1,000 mil 2x a day.Then make sure you are getting good fats such as those...
Asked by Daphne - 14 months ago
What's the difference between hypersensitivity and auto-immune disease, in the context of immunology?
What's the difference generally, and specifically? -if you can give examples that would be great.
What's the difference generally, and specifically? -if you can give examples that would be great.
Both hypersensitivity and autoimmunity are examples of overly aggressive immune system and can overlap. However, hypersensitivity generally refers to when when immune system responds aggressively to a normally harmless antigen. For...
Asked by adro701 - 11 months ago
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