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

Type IV hypersensitivity reaction

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