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Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
allergic reaction ... An allergic reaction ... #Allergic #Reactions ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
lgE causes mast-cell ... Examples: Acute transfusion ... Examples: Contact dermatitis ... #types #allergy ... #table #classification
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Allergic ... Causes purpura & ... cause of transfusion ... more likely to cause ... #diagnosis #management
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Allergic reaction ... Causes purpura & ... cause of transfusion ... more likely to cause ... #diagnosis #management
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
cellular antigen, leading ... destruction after transfusion ... - Contact dermatitis ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Reactions