A type of hypersensitivity reaction to a drug, described as anaphylaxis, which is mediated by IgE antibodies is a:

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Anaphylaxis is a severe IgE-mediated systemic allergic reaction that occurs immediately or within minutes after exposure to an allergen, such as a drug. This is a classic example of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction. Type II hypersensitivity reactions involve antibody-mediated destruction of cells, Type III reactions involve immune complex deposition, and Type IV reactions involve T cell-mediated inflammation.

A Type of Hypersensitivity Reaction to a Drug, Described as Anaphylaxis