Immediate Hypersensitivity

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Is a:

Pathologic Function

Definition:

Hypersensitivity reactions which occur within minutes of exposure to challenging antigen due to the release of histamine which follows the antigen-antibody reaction and causes smooth muscle contraction and increased vascular permeability.

Synonyms:

Atopic Hypersensitivities
Atopic Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivities, Atopic
Hypersensitivities, IgE-Mediated
Hypersensitivities, Immediate
Hypersensitivities, Type I
Hypersensitivity, Atopic
Hypersensitivity, IgE-Mediated
Hypersensitivity, Type I
IgE Mediated Hypersensitivity
IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivities
IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity
Immediate Hypersensitivities
Immediate Hypersensitivity
Type I Hypersensitivities
Type I Hypersensitivity

Broader Topics:

Hypersensitivity

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