Allergic contact dermatitis following skin contact with poison ivy would normally lead to ________.
A) immediate hypersensitivity
B) acute hypersensitivity
C) delayed hypersensitivity
D) anaphylactic shock
E) immunodeficiency

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Allergic contact dermatitis following skin contact with poison ivy is a type of delayed hypersensitivity reaction. It typically develops 24-72 hours after exposure to the allergen and is mediated by T cells. Immediate or acute hypersensitivity reactions occur within minutes to hours of exposure to an allergen and are mediated by IgE antibodies. Anaphylactic shock is a severe and potentially life-threatening immediate hypersensitivity reaction. Immunodeficiency refers to a weakened immune system and is not directly related to allergic reactions.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Following Skin Contact with Poison Ivy Would