A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Type IV Delayed Hypersensitivity

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction. What is an example of this type of reaction?

• A) latex allergy
• B) reaction to a wasp sting
• C) serum sickness
• D) autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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