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IgE Hypersensitivity - drstep1 - ArchivalUser - 09-13-2006
IgE when is type1 n when type 2
coz with Ascaris inf it says Type 1
n whith schistosomes its Type 2
anyone pl?
0 - ArchivalUser - 09-13-2006
IgE causes mast cell activation: releases histamine. type I
IgE causes Esinophile activation (cytotoxicity to bugs): type II
0 - ArchivalUser - 09-13-2006
so I guess we need to rely on the presentation n if its acute n allergic , it type 1 due to mast
else type 2 cytotoxic.
tx sage2006