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Generally, what does hypersensitivity mean?
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- an inappropriate clinical reaction to an antigen
- clinicians |
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| Type I Hypersensitivity is called--> |
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IgE mediated hypersensitivity or immediate hypersensitivity
(allergic response, involves mast cells) |
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| Type II sensitivity is called--> |
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Antibody mediated cytotoxicity
antibodies killing cells you don't want it to |
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| Type III hypersensitivity is called --> |
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Immune complex disposition
(normal way to get rid of toxins, but can cause problems) |
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| delayed type hypersensitivty |
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- Classical pathway of complement
- Opsonization for phagocytosis
- Opsonization for antibody-dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity. |
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| What is Opsonization for antibody-dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity. |
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| - a combination of opsonization for phagocytosis and cell killing |
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