Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
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Hypersensitivity is an immune response against a foreign substance (antigen) that is exaggerated beyond the norm such as the smell of perfume, dust, pollen causes wheezing, running nose or watery eyes. These symptoms indicate that the person is suffering from a hypersensitive response.
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