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The non-reaction to an antigen, whereby there are two possibilities of anergy:
- Anergic reaction in the absence of sensitization (e.g. negative tuberculin reaction in the absence of contact).
- Anergic reaction in the presence of sensitization as an expression of reduced immunity (e.g. measles, HIV infection).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer