Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 41.6, Problem 2R
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The effect of the desensitization in the treatment of peanut allergy.
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Desensitization is the process, in which the body’s immune response is suppressed so that the allergic reaction does not take place. This can be used to treat various allergic reactions, which occur in the body of the individuals.
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