A mouse was injected with an antigen that is known to induce the generation Th1 helper T cells. At the same time, the mouse was injected with anti-IL-12 and anti-IFN-γ antibodies. What type of hypersensitivity to the injected antigen this mouse may develop? Explain why

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A mouse was injected with an antigen that is known to induce the generation Th1 helper T cells. At the same time, the mouse was injected with anti-IL-12 and anti-IFN-γ antibodies. What type of hypersensitivity to the injected antigen this mouse may develop? Explain why?
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