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What does the severity of the allergic reaction to poison ivy and poison oak depend on?
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An allergic reaction will usually occur within 1 or 2 days of exposure.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe extent and severity of the reaction depends on the length of exposure, type of contact, and how sensitive the person is to the plants.
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