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Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
: Definitions ... cell surfaces causes ... exposure to allergen causes ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... exposure to allergen causes ... ivy) #TypeIV #Type4
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... Shock Definition ... • Most common type ... #Classification ... warm #wet #dry #table
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... types of hypersensitivity ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Carotid sinus hypersensitivity ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Syndrome (HRS) Definition ... • Caused by splanchnic ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... essential in all cases
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
and Management Definition ... eosinophilia Secondary Causes ... disorders - Drug hypersensitivity ... disorders HES Types
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Disorders (PTLD) Definition ... by transplant type ... organ transplant: Type ... Diagnosis and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Definition • Towards ... exclude other causes ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... during Delivery • Stable
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... The type of specimen ... See table below ... alone are not definitive ... all HIGH RISK CASES