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–abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid.
-Results if not enough interstitial fluid is moved into lymph vessels. |
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-caused by roundworms vectored by mosquitoes
-get in lymph node and block flow of lymph-results is edema and thickening of skin
-common in extremities and scrotum of men, breast of women |
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lymph nodes, in neck, chest or axillary region become
enlarged/malignant |
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fifth most common cancer in US
-occurs in all age groups, with maximum incidence
occurring in ind. 45-70 |
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– An excessive, harmful immune response to antigens that most people tolerate. |
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| Congenital Immunodeficiencies |
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•Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)
-Deficient in T and B cells
-Have no protection of any type
-Treatment: plastic bubble, bone marrow or fetal thymus transplant |
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•Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
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a viral infection may alter antigens of beta cells (structure of self-antigens change) which leads to autoimmune attack on cells and destroys them |
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| destruction of cartilage in joints |
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-body produces Abs that destroy bacteria as well as destroys heart tissue, heart valves |
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-Destroys glomerulus of kidneys |
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•Inflammation and destruction of connective tissue
-Affects multiple organs
-fever, fatigue, joint pain, light sensitivity
-9 out 10 are women
-more prevalent during child bearing years |
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-damage to blood vessels throughout body |
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