What does DH stand for?

Delayed Hypersensitivity

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An ELISA modified test of cell-mediated immunity (ELISA/ACT) is available that is specific for all three delayed hypersensitivity pathways (humoral, immune complex, and cellular by Gel and Coombs classification) (6) or type 2 reactions (by Levin).

Immune defense and repair systems in biologic medicine: clinical ...

Type IV hypersensitivity, which is also known as delayed hypersensitivity, will occur more than twenty four hours after the body is exposed to the trigger.

Hypersensitive Reactions and Your Dog

The delayed hypersensitivity response that results in granuloma formation is driven by soluble egg antigens (SEA) that diffuse out of the egg's shell.

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Delayed hypersensitivity reaction to topical aminoglycosides in patients undergoing middle ear surgery.

Allergic contact dermatitis of the auricle

Immune type reactions include immediate hypersensitivity (type I) or delayed hypersensitivity (type IV).

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Finally, allergic contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by a delayed hypersensitivity to contact with irritants such as fibers, dyes, detergents, and medications.

It's allergy season for dogs, too

Non-IgE-mediated inflammatory responses to food antigens that are driven by T cells and other immune cell types have been implicated in delayed hypersensitivity reactions affecting both babies and adults (1,4).

Food allergens and food allergy--complex relationships and ...

Delayed hypersensitivity response to mumps virus and Candida antigens is normal among HTLV-II participants, suggesting intact cell-mediated or T-helper 1-type immunity (26).

Respiratory and urinary tract infections, arthritis, and asthma ...