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| Rapid HS; acute inflammatory rxn; increase production of IgE; ex) allergic asthma, anaphylaxis, hay fever, allergic rhinits, latex/peanut/iodine/bee venom |
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Cytotoxic; Body makes autoantibodies
Hemolytic anemias, thrombocytopenia purpura, hemolytic transfusion reactions |
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| Type III Hypersensitivity |
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Immune Complex; Antigens cause immune complex to form in the blood
Lodge in small vessels (kidney, skin, joints,)
Triggers inflammatory response
Ex Rheumoid arthritis, SLE, Serum Sickness
Symptoms: rash, lymphadenopathy, malaise, polyarthritis and nephritis
Self limiting |
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Delayed Hypersensitivity; Reactive cell in the T lymphocyte
Response is delayed
Local lymphocyte and macrophages and macrophages causing edema, induration, ischemia and tissue damage at the site
Example: positive PPD |
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Stimulatory; Stimulation of normal cell surface receptor by autoantibody resulting in continuous “turned on” state
Example Graves disease
Autoimmune disorders
Sjogrens Syndrome
Goodpasture Syndrome |
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| Avoidance, Antihistamines, Corticosteroids, Leukotriene antagonists, Nasal spray beclomethasone, EpiPen |
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I-Rapid
II-Cytotoxic
III-Immune Complex
IV-Delayed
V-Stimulatory |
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