Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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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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