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Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
leading to an allergic ... Pre-formed lgE binds ... allergen, creating ... an allergen-antibody ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
When the specific allergen ... binds to the lgE ... or IgM antibody binds ... Classification #Pathophysiology ... #Reactions #Table
Allergic Rhinitis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

1. Allergy Sensitization -> Antigen Exposure -> APC (macrophages, HLA class
Allergic Rhinitis ... Allergy Sensitization ... Exposure -> Antigen binds ... Tissue edema #Allergic ... Rhinitis #Rhinorrhea #pathophysiology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
Antigen binds receptor ... (i.e. heparin) binds ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... in case of PCN allergy ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable