NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -in HIV-Infected Persons Anergy skin testing assesses the responses to skin-test antigens to which a cell-mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) response is expected.

Detailed explanation-2: -A skin prick test, also called a puncture or scratch test, checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 50 different substances at once. This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods. In adults, the test is usually done on the forearm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Allergy skin tests are used to find out which substances cause a person to have an allergic reaction. These substances are called allergens. Intradermal allergy testing is another method of skin testing to help determine whether an individual is allergic to a specific allergen.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three main types of allergy skin tests: prick tests, intradermal tests, and patch tests. All three use exposure to suspected allergens to attempt to induce an allergic reaction.