What Is Delayed Hypersensitivity?

What Is Delayed Hypersensitivity? Delayed hypersensitivity is a major mechanism of defense against various intracellular pathogens, including mycobacteria, fungi, and certain parasites, and it occurs in transplant rejection and tumor immunity. The central role of CD4+ T cells in delayed hypersensitivity is illustrated in patients with AIDS. What type of hypersensitivity reaction is delayed? Type