Concept explainers
1.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Acute anaphylaxis”.
2.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Allergic contact dermatitis”.
3.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Systemic lupus erythematosus”.
4.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Allograft rejection”.
5.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “AIDS”.
6.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Graft-versus-host disease”.
7.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Milk allergy”.
8.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Framer’s lung”.
9.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Asthma”.
10.
To determine:
The types of hypersensitivity of “Hay fever”.
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