DELAYED-TYPE HYPERSENSITIVITY (DTH¸ TYPE IV SENSIT)


Meaning of DELAYED-TYPE HYPERSENSITIVITY (DTH¸ TYPE IV SENSIT) in English

a cell-mediated immune response that peaks 24-72 hours after restimulation with an antigen to which the body has previously been exposed. In an antigen skin test, a local DTH reaction characterized by redness and induration (hardness and swelling) may be seen.

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