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Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Antibodies that bind ... leading to an allergic ... reaction. ... Sensitization" to Allergen ... complexes bind
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
of lgE Abs that bind ... cell surfaces causes ... causes development ... An allergic reaction ... #Allergic #Reactions
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
mediated; exposure to allergen ... causes development ... of allergen-specific ... Allergic reaction ... Initial exposure to allergen
Eosinophils (Eos) and hypereosinophilia (HE)
Caused by eosinophilopoietic cytokines
Common causes:
 - Drug reaction
 - Helminth infection
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cytokines Common causes ... : - Drug reaction ... infection - Allergic ... reaction - Atopic ... + T cells) - Allergic
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
hypersensitivity reactions ... Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... lgE causes mast-cell ... lgM antibodies bind ... #types #allergy
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Drug Reaction with ... hypersensitivity reaction ... associated with allergic ... (in this case Tegretol ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Drug Reaction with ... hypersensitivity reaction ... associated with allergic ... (in this case Tegretol ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema: • Acute allergic ... exposure • Non-allergic ... drug reaction - ... cell-mediated in > 90% of cases ... or avoiding the allergen
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
released during an allergic ... reaction or asthma ... Or Inflammatory Reactions ... Chickenpox Other Causes ... #hematology #basophils
Erythema Multiforme: skin eruption secondary to allergic reaction from an antibiotic.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog
eruption secondary to allergic ... reaction from an ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology