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Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Pathogenesis and clinical ... leading to an allergic ... Pre-formed lgE binds ... allergen, creating ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Pathogenesis and clinical ... mediated; exposure to allergen ... Allergic reaction ... Initial exposure to allergen ... #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 ... #Allergy #Diagnosis
Allergic Rhinitis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

1. Allergy Sensitization -> Antigen Exposure -> APC (macrophages, HLA class
Allergic Rhinitis ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... Allergy Sensitization ... Exposure -> Antigen binds ... Rhinitis #Rhinorrhea #pathophysiology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Antigen binds receptor ... (i.e. heparin) binds ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
The Bing Sign on Neurological Examination

Pricking the dorsum of the great toe with a pin in
The Bing Sign on ... @bobvarkey #Bings ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #Pyramidal
Bing's Reflex on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Clinical sign in which pricking the dorsum of the
Bing's Reflex on ... Babinski Equivalent Clinical ... #Bings #Reflex # ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #Pyramidal
Bing's Reflex on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Clinical sign in which pricking the dorsum of the
Bing's Reflex on ... Babinski Equivalent Clinical ... #Bings #Reflex # ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #Pyramidal
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
constipation • Allergic ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Type III Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Small antigen-antibody complexes (produced from normal immune response to
Pathogenesis and clinical ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology