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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Antigen-Ab immune complexes ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... Dermatitis (ie. reaction ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity: Definitions ... cell surfaces causes ... antigen-surface complex ... antibody-antigen complexes ... #Types #Classification
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
hypersensitivity reactions ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... #table #classification
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... exposure to allergen causes ... Allergic reaction ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
deposit of immune complexes ... • They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... Types: • Type ... #classification
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... the patient’s complete ... - Compartment syndrome ... #typea #typeb # ... classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... (HRS) Definition ... • Caused by splanchnic ... Classification: ... HRS-AKI (formerly Type
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
tracts Immune Complex ... tract, and often causes ... • Cogan Syndrome ... disease, drug reactions ... #rheumatology #classification
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... superinfection, drug reactions ... Related to the type ... Diagnosis: • Drug reaction ... #Inflammatory #Syndrome