By Gradually Increasing Doses of an Allergen Over Time,allergy Immunotherapy

question 19

Multiple Choice

By gradually increasing doses of an allergen over time,allergy immunotherapy is thought to:

• A) inhibit Th1 response.
• B) induce Th2 cell development.
• C) induce Treg cell development.
• D) block allergen-specific IgG.

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