Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2011
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
- Atopic reaction
- Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
- Arthus phenomenon
- Seroreaction
- Type II hypersensitivity reaction
Correct answer
Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
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