A 31-year-old patient develops a severe full-body rash almost immediately after receiving penicillin. Describe what is likely the cause of the rash. [Hint - this is asking about hypersensitivity]

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The collaboration between the cells and proteins that work together as a defense system against infection comprises the immune system.Each of them performs a variety of tasks to recognize and/or react against a foreign body.