What is delayed hypersensitivity?



What is delayed hypersensitivity?..

Answer / Hemant Kumar

Delayed hypersensitivity (Type IV hypersensitivity) is a type of immune response characterized by the activation of T-cells, typically requiring more than 6 hours to develop. It's responsible for skin tests like the tuberculin test and contact dermatitis.

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