The mantoux test is used to test for exposure to the tuberculosis bacillus. in some cases, a person who has previously been tested develops a lesion at the site of the injection similar to that seen with atopic dermatitis. this response is typical of which type of hypersensitivity

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This response is typical of a type I hypersensivity reaction.

Explanation:

The Mantoux test, also known as the Mantoux screening test, is a procedure to test for exposure to the tuberculosis bacillus and its diagnosis. It is one of the most important tuberculin skin tests in which a dose is injected intradermally to the patient.

Atopic dermatitis is a type I hypersensitivity reaction which results in itchy, cracked and red skin on the site of injection. The reaction in this example is a clear reaction to this type of hypersensitivity.

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