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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
: Summary Type ... conjunctivitis Type ... #Allergy #Allergic ... #Reactions #Types ... #Classification
Types of hypersensitivity reactions

Type I - lgE-Mediated, Within I Hour (Anaphylaxis)
Type II - IgG or IgM
Types of hypersensitivity ... reactions Type ... happypillsrx/ #hypersensitivity ... #Classification ... #Allergy #Diagnosis
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... causes development ... of allergen-specific ... Allergic reaction ... ivy) #TypeIV #Type4
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity ... cell surfaces causes ... causes development ... #Hypersensitivity ... #Classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... Soluble antigen - Allergen-specific ... When the specific allergen ... sclerosis #Hypersensitivity ... #Types #Classification
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema - Classification ... and Treatment Types ... cell-mediated in > 90% of cases ... #Angioedema #Classification ... #Types #Diagnosis
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
of hypersensitivity ... Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... lgE causes mast-cell ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Type III Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Small antigen-antibody complexes (produced from normal immune response to
Type III Hypersensitivity ... self-antigens are the cause ... antigens are the cause ... sickness #TypeIII #Type3 ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... Types: • Type ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... #classification
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification