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Innate Immune Cells - Pathophysiology
The innate immune system consists of granulocytes, mast cells, natural killer cells,
Innate Immune Cells ... - Pathophysiology ... The innate immune ... #Cells #Pathophysiology ... #immunology
Anaphylaxis: Pathogenesis
Anaphylaxis is a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
While the primary mechanism of anaphylaxis is mast cell
Anaphylaxis: Pathogenesis ... Anaphylaxis is ... of inflammatory cells ... #pathophysiology ... #immunology
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... Treatment: • ... Ventolin inhaler #Anaphylaxis ... #pathophysiology ... #immunology
Cellular and humoral immune responses of the adaptive immune system. Activated T cells accomplish cellular immune
Cellular and humoral immune ... of the adaptive immune ... mediate humoral immune ... ImmuneResponses #immunology ... #pathophysiology
Feedback Loop: Prolactin (PRL)
 • PRL levels exhibit diurnal, menstrual, and age-related variation
 • TRH has
Decr Libido • Immune ... maturation of immune ... Cells of Breast ... #FeedbackLoop #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
) -> Patient's immune ... • Inflammatory cells ... conjunctivitis • Anaphylaxis ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy #Immunology ... #pathophysiology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
antibody-mediated immune ... body cell -> B-Cells ... foreign -> B-cells ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy #Immunology ... #pathophysiology
Humoral Immunity - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Antigens (Ag) are produced from pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
Ag-presenting cells ... or plasma cells ... amplitude of secondary immune ... Humoral #Immunity #pathophysiology ... #immunology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Pathophysiology ... that disrupts immune ... Others: Cellular immune ... Unknown cause Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Pathophysiology ... Release from blast cells ... PE, DAH, CHF, Anaphylaxis ... Renal Failure Treatment