Differentiate between allergy and allergen.

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Allergy:
Allergy is an auto-immune response generated by a body against an antigen.
It causes allergic reaction in the body such as skin rashes, itching, runny nose, etc.
Allergy is caused due to the action of histamines in the body.
Allergens:
Allergens are the substances that cause an immune response in the body.
Allergens are the reason why the body shows allergic reactions.
Allergens cause the release of histamines in the body.
Allergy Allergens
Allergy is an auto-immune response generated by a body against an antigen. Allergens are the substances that cause an immune response in the body.
It causes allergic reaction in the body such as skin rashes, itching, runny nose, etc. Allergens are the reason why the body shows allergic reactions.
Allergy is caused due to the action of histamines in the body. Allergens cause the release of histamines in the body.

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Allergy	Allergens
Allergy is an auto-immune response generated by a body against an antigen.	Allergens are the substances that cause an immune response in the body.
It causes allergic reaction in the body such as skin rashes, itching, runny nose, etc.	Allergens are the reason why the body shows allergic reactions.
Allergy is caused due to the action of histamines in the body.	Allergens cause the release of histamines in the body.