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Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Pathogenesis and clinical ... causes development ... of allergen-specific ... Allergic reaction ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Pathogenesis and clinical ... leading to an allergic ... Sensitization" to Allergen ... Initial exposure to allergen ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type III Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Small antigen-antibody complexes (produced from normal immune response to
Pathogenesis and clinical ... self-antigens are the cause ... antigens are the cause ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
prevention of late ... provided, as well as allergy ... treatment) 1:1000 IM ... Treatments #Management #pathophysiology ... #immunology
Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
Anaphylaxis: when any egg of three conditions is met:
1. Acute onset of skin/mucosal
exposure to a likely allergen ... exposure to known allergen ... occurrence of late ... #Anaphylaxis #pathophysiology ... #immunology #diagnosis
Hydrophobia on Physical Examination

Seen in the late stages of rabies.  Caused by painful paroxysmal contractions
Seen in the late ... Caused by painful ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
Pathogenesis and clinical ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... CXR upright or lat ... of PCN allergy
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... maintained fever CAUSES ... transfusion • Allergic ... hyperthermia crisis (late ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Pathogenesis and clinical ... share the same pathophysiology ... prior to growth plate ... • Other rare causes ... endocrinology #pathophysiology