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Allergy Definition:
Altered, usually exaggerated, immune response to an allergen. Also called hypersensitivity.
Foundations in Microbiology by Kathleen Park Talaro, Arthur Talaro
Allergy Notes:
Allergies are responses generated by the immune system towards an allergen. Allergies are also known as hypersensitivity. People can develop allergies for any kind of allergen. Allergies may include multiple diseases such as food allergies, allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, hay fever and anaphylaxis. Some of the allergies can hinder the daily life activities and lessen the life's quality.
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