Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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The four major categories of hypersensitivity, or overreaction to antigens.

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Hypersensitivity refers to unwanted immune reactions produced by the normal immune system, such as allergies and autoimmunity. They are referred as an over-reaction of the immune system and these reactions are damaging, discomforting, and sometimes can even be fatal.

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