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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Immunological Target: Allergen ... peanuts), Hay fever ... , Urticaria, Allergic ... Erythematosus, Reactive ... #Types #Classification
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... : Allergen-specific ... Anaphylaxis, Hay fever ... reactions #types #allergy ... #table #classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
When the specific allergen ... , seasonal hay fever ... cytokines, which activate ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
‏ #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table ... #Subclinical #Active ... #MycobacteriumTB
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
CD4 Count: • Mycobacterium ... Coccidioidomycosis, CMV, Mycobacterium ... avium, Mycobacterium ... transaminases • C-reactive ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
List of Zoonotic Diseases

Armadillos - Sporothrix schenckii (sporotrichosis), Mycobacterium leprae (leprosy)
Bamboo rats - Talaromyces marneffei (formerly
sporotrichosis), Mycobacterium ... ), Mycobacterium ... bovis, Mycobacterium ... differential #diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases ... #table #list
List of Zoonotic Diseases

Armadillos - Sporothrix schenckii (sporotrichosis), Mycobacterium leprae (leprosy)
Bamboo rats - Talaromyces marneffei (formerly
sporotrichosis), Mycobacterium ... ), Mycobacterium ... bovis, Mycobacterium ... differential #diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases ... #table #list
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
Contraindications: Allergy ... secondary dressing, allergy ... worn for 3-5 days-fewer ... antimicrobial action ... wound #comparison #table
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
belonging to the Mycobacterium ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Presentation: Fever ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases