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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Hypersensitivity: Summary Type ... conjunctivitis Type ... Penicillin-induced drug ... Graves' Disease Type ... #Types #Classification
Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Type I Hypersensitivity ... pollen, foods, drugs ... Anaphylaxis #TypeI ... #Type1 #HypersensitivityReaction ... #pathophysiology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
When the specific allergen ... allergies, and drug ... #Classification ... #Pathophysiology ... #Reactions #Table
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... Allergic reaction ... (typically a drug ... ivy) #TypeIV #Type4 ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema - Classification ... and Treatment Types ... drug reaction - ... #Angioedema #Classification ... #Types #Diagnosis
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... Food allergies, Drug ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nasal Obstruction/ URTI:
 • Septal Deviation
 • Allergic Rhinitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Deviation • Allergic ... Mellitus • Adrenal Hypofunction ... • Adrenal Hyperfunction ... • Smoking • Drugs
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
- Overview and Pathophysiology ... PLUS a pH < 7.35 TYPE ... Utilization (VO2) • Drugs ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #classification
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
Maculopapular rash (mild type ... Use carbapenem Type ... Type II-IV HSR ... interstitial nephritis, Drug ... #Prescription #algorithm
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
Type II Hypersensitivity ... surface - Example: drug ... cell surfaces #Type2 ... #Allergy #Immunology ... #pathophysiology