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The advantages gained by the individual through the production of IgE.

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Hypersensitivity is the body’s defense mechanism to an allergen, autoimmunity, and venom. The allergen can be of pollen, mold, and chemicals. Poison ivy and bee stings inject venom into the body. There are totally five types of hypersensitivity, depending upon the state of the allergen.

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