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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
complexes • Ex: Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... Syndrome, Contact Dermatitis ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... Lupus Erythematosus ... • Acne • Allergy ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology #Oncology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... lupus erythematosus ... - Contact dermatitis ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Reactions
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
lgE causes mast-cell ... glomerulonephritis, Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... Examples: Contact dermatitis ... #classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... lupus erythematosus ... #types #classification ... #rheumatology #