Which type of hypersensitivity is anaphylaxis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Type I
- Step 1: Anaphylaxis is an IgE-mediated immediate reaction. Answer: Type I. Why not the others: Type II, Type III and Type IV don't fit.
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