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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
: Summary Type ... Reactive Arthritis, Post-infectious ... #Allergy #Allergic ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... - Post-streptococcal ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Reactions ... #Table
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
types of hypersensitivity ... lgE causes mast-cell ... Rheumatoid arthritis, Post-streptococcal ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity ... cell surfaces causes ... #Hypersensitivity ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
by Classification ... stress • Blood draw ... Defecation • Post-exercise ... Carotid sinus hypersensitivity ... #Table #Causes
The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
collection of symptoms ... that are caused ... The most common ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Classification
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Post-Transplantation ... Conditioning regimen Signs ... EBV viral load, signs ... and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency: Most ... Hypoparathyroidism - Type ... NAGMA from RTA type ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
based solely on symptoms ... or signs of heart ... a diagnosis of ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Stages #Classes
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... without an obvious cause ... most common type ... varying neurologic signs ... #differential #diagnosis