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Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
hypersensitivity reactions ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... to complement activation ... Acute transfusion reaction ... #table #classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
to complement activation ... Complement activation ... #Classification ... #Pathophysiology ... Allergy #Diagnosis #Reactions
Hemolysis Classification - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Causes

Commentary: Another way to think of immune hemolysis would be
Hemolysis Classification ... and Extrinsic Causes ... hemolytic transfusion reactions ... #Hemolysis #Classification ... #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Definitions • Type ... cell surfaces causes ... exposure to allergen causes ... because T-Cell activation ... #Types #Classification
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... exposure to allergen causes ... Allergic reaction ... because T-Cell activation ... Allergy #Immunology #pathophysiology
Anaphylaxis: Pathogenesis
Anaphylaxis is a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
While the primary mechanism of anaphylaxis is mast cell
Anaphylaxis is a Type ... hypersensitivity reaction ... anaphylaxis is mast cell activation ... cells • ANS activation ... #Anaphylaxis #pathophysiology
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
pearls of various types ... #CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... Endocrinology #Adrenal #pathophysiology
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
- Overview and Pathophysiology ... why LR does not cause ... PLUS a pH < 7.35 TYPE ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #classification
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema - Classification ... and Treatment Types ... Non-allergic drug reaction ... cell-mediated in > 90% of cases ... #Types #Diagnosis