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Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... causes development ... Allergic reaction ... harmful -> Th Cells activate ... ivy) #TypeIV #Type4
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
of hypersensitivity ... lgE causes mast-cell ... #allergy #table ... #classification ... #comparison
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity ... allergens and activate ... cell surfaces causes ... #Hypersensitivity ... #Classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... When the specific allergen ... cytokines, which activate ... sclerosis #Hypersensitivity ... #Types #Classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can activate ... • They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... #classification
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
with exercise/activity ... why LR does not cause ... PLUS a pH < 7.35 TYPE ... #differential # ... pathophysiology #classification
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Oxygenation - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Excessive Uterine Activity ... Vasculopathy (SLE, Type ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... 2) - ALKI (activin ... A receptor type ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
eosinophilia Secondary Causes ... : - Allergic disorders ... - Drug hypersensitivity ... disorders HES Types ... diagnosis #hematology #differential
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
form of delayed-type ... hypersensitivity ... Haverhill fever caused ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential