A biopsy from a patient with granulomatous inflammation shows macrophages surrounded by activated T cells. Which hypersensitivity type is implicated?
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Correct answer: Type IV
Granulomas form due to a chronic Type IV T-cell–mediated response. This is common in TB and sarcoidosis.
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