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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2009

A 10-year-old child had the mantoux tuberculin test administered. 48 hours later a papule up to 8 mm in diameter appeared on the site of the injection. What type of hypersensitivity reaction developed after the tuberculin injection?

Answer options

  1. Arthus phenomenon
  2. Type II hypersensitivity reaction
  3. Seroreaction
  4. Atopic reaction
  5. Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
Correct answer

Type IV hypersensitivity reaction

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