The following points highlight the top four types of hypersensitivity in human body. The types are: 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) - Type I 2. Cytotoxic or Cytolytic Reactions- Type II 3. Toxic Complex Syndrome- Type III 4. Delayed Hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity: Type # 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) - Type I: If a guinea pig is injected with a small dose of [...]
The following points highlight the top eight types of common allergies in Humans. The types are: 1. Pollen Allergy 2. Food Allergy 3. Infection Allergy 4. Serum Reactions 5. Delayed Serum Reactions 6. Atopy 7. Drug Idiosyncrasies 8. Binding Power of Tissues. Common Allergies: Type # 1. Pollen Allergy: The pollen (sperm cells) of many plants—grasses, roses, rag weed—may cause [...]
In this article we will discuss about Immunity:- 1. Definition of Immunity 2. Determinants of Natural Immunity 3. Mechanism. Definition of Immunity: The term immunity (Lat. immunis—freed from homage, save from something) means resistance of the body to the pathogenic microbes, their toxins or to other kinds of foreign substances. In other words, it can be defined as the body's [...]