Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Desensitization is a term to reduce the IgE antibodies against the allergen or antigen that enter in our body. It is done by giving a minor dose of allergen to the patient, to produce less amount of IgE antibody and stimulate cellular immunity.

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