| Term Name: | type I hypersensitivity |
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| Definition: | This is manifested by localized or generalized reaction that occurs immediately (minutes) after exposure to an antigen to which the person/animal was previously sensitized. It is IgE-mediated, and mast cell activation and degranulation are hallmarks. |
| Ontology: | MPATH [MPATH:190] |