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C5-C9 Deficiency - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Note:
 • Risk of invasive meningococcal disease is 1000-10000x higher
response: The complement ... pathway is a non-specific ... alternative, or lectin pathway ... Inability to form ... #pathophysiology
Humoral Immunity - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Antigens (Ag) are produced from pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
Humoral Immunity ... contribute to immunity ... the classical pathway ... exposure #Humoral #Immunity ... #pathophysiology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... About CPPD When ... disease states Pathophysiology ... with calcium to form ... activate inflammatory pathways
Inherited forms of Hyperbilirubinemia
Major pathways involved in bilirubin production, conjugation, and excretion. Notes: Both the UB
Inherited forms ... Hyperbilirubinemia Major pathways ... the UB and CB forms ... Hyperbilirubinemia #pathophysiology ... congenital #hepatology #pediatrics
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Deposition Disease (CPPD ... ) Pathophysiology ... with calcium to form ... CPP crystals, which ... activate inflammatory pathways