Which of the following is not a feature of anaphylaxis ?

Correct answer: A. Delayed reaction

  • A. Delayed reaction
  • B. Immediate reaction
  • C. passive transfer by serum
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Anaphylaxis is an immediate type I hypersensitivity reaction that can be passively transferred by serum containing IgE. A delayed reaction is characteristic of delayed-type hypersensitivity, not anaphylaxis.

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