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Hypersensitivity reactions are classified into four categories: Type I (immediate hypersensitivity), which involves IgE-mediated responses leading to allergic reactions; Type II (antibody-mediated cytotoxicity), where antibodies target specific cells; Type III (immune complex-mediated), characterized by the formation of antibody-antigen complexes that trigger inflammation; and Type IV (delayed-type hypersensitivity), which is mediated by T cells and manifests hours to days after exposure to the allergen. Each type involves distinct immune mechanisms and clinical manifestations.

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