Describe the origins of allergies to infectious agents and contactdermatitis.

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Describe the origins of allergies to infectious agents and contact
dermatitis.

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Type IV disorders usually occur when T lymphocyte cells react to antigens that are intracellular in origin or extracellular allergens. The common instances of type IV hypersensitivity responses incorporate delayed allergic reactions to infectious pathogens and contact dermatitis.

 

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