Which hypersensitivity type is responsible for contact dermatitis from poison ivy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Type IV
- Step 1: T cell-mediated delayed reaction. Answer: Type IV. Why not the others: Type I is IgE-mediated, type II is antibody against cells and type III is immune complex disease.
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