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Retroviral Infections: Mechanisms of Oncogenesis
Note: A retrovirus is an RNA virus that uses reverse transcriptase to
Retroviral Infections ... Oncogenesis Note: A retrovirus ... Examples of retrovirus-associated ... /leukemia) #Retroviral ... pathophysiology #immunology
Anaphylaxis: Pathogenesis
Anaphylaxis is a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
While the primary mechanism of anaphylaxis is mast cell
Anaphylaxis: Pathogenesis ... Anaphylaxis is ... primary mechanism of anaphylaxis ... #Anaphylaxis ... pathophysiology #immunology
Inflammatory Cascade: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Continued Innate Immunity
 • Phagocytosis: (main mechanism) neutrophils and macrophages engulf
dead tissue • Complement ... activation of complement ... pathophysiology #immunology
Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
Anaphylaxis: when any egg of three conditions is met:
1. Acute onset of skin/mucosal
Anaphylaxis: Signs ... and Symptoms Anaphylaxis ... Angioedema #Anaphylaxis ... pathophysiology #immunology
C5-C9 Deficiency - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Note:
 • Risk of invasive meningococcal disease is 1000-10000x higher
is rare Normal complement ... response: The complement ... activation -> Complement ... C7, C8, C9 -> Complement ... pathophysiology #immunology
Humoral Immunity - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Antigens (Ag) are produced from pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
activation • Complement ... tagged with C3 complement ... - Activate Complement ... : Abs activate complement ... pathophysiology #immunology
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... Ventolin inhaler #Anaphylaxis ... pathophysiology #immunology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
activates the complement ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy #Immunology
Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
conjunctivitis • Anaphylaxis ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy #Immunology