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Type III Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Small antigen-antibody complexes (produced from normal immune response to
If self-antigens ... Allergy #Immunology #pathophysiology
Lung Microbiome - The dysbiosis-inflammation cycle. Inflammation of the airways alters environmental growth conditions of airway
cascade results in a self-amplifying ... inflammation #cycle #pathophysiology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Pathogenesis

 • Genetic factors (Mutations in HLA- DR2/HLA-DR3 genes, complement genes, cytokine
auto-antibodies bound to self-antigens ... Erythematosus #SLE #Pathophysiology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
can either be self-antigens ... Allergy #Immunology #pathophysiology
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
purging episodes • Self-evaluation ... BulimiaNervosa #pathophysiology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
episode of seemingly self-limited ... Pathophysiology:
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology 
Excessive fear of one or more social situations
 • Safety
Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology ... negatively: negative self ... BehavioralDisorder #SAD #Pathophysiology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD When: • Self-limited ... disease states Pathophysiology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... Natural history: Self-limiting
Addictions: Long-Term Social Consequences
 • Public stigma
 • Self-stigma
 • Decreased self-esteem and self-efficacy
 • Loss
Public stigma • Self-stigma ... • Decreased self-esteem ... and self-efficacy