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Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... T-cells recruit ... allergy #table #classification
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fungoides (cutaneous T-cell ... Viral - Herpes simplex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
Evaluation of Leukocytosis ... applies to any cells ... , T cells, and natural ... Morphologically: absence of complete ... the underlying cause
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
surfaces causes ... it is entirely T-Cell ... allergen-specific T-Cell ... exposure, because T-Cell ... Reactions #Types #Classification
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Encapsulated Bacteria Cell ... Mediated Immunity - T-Cells ... Infection • Abscess ... #Causes #Hematology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... status NTM Cause ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Avium Complex (MAC ... Advanced HIV (CD4 cell
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
e.g., uptake by cells ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... assessment - assess ... #typea #typeb #classification
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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less than 200 cells ... presentation, temporal evolution ... therapy Herpes Simplex ... tuberculomas, or abscesses ... Demyelinating disease caused
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... ESRD d/t Lupus nephritis ... Patient states was well ... D/T echo findings
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... ESRD d/t Lupus nephritis ... Patient states was well ... D/T echo findings