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Inflammatory Cascade: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Continued Innate Immunity
 • Phagocytosis: (main mechanism) neutrophils and macrophages engulf
Inflammatory Cascade ... Continued Innate Immunity ... dead tissue • Complement ... #Inflammatory #Cascade ... 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 ... cascade -> MAC ... Maculopapular rash #C5C9Deficiency ... #immunology
Humoral Immunity - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Antigens (Ag) are produced from pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
Humoral Immunity ... activation • Complement ... contribute to immunity ... exposure #Humoral #Immunity ... pathophysiology #immunology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
activates the complement ... cascade, which ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy #Immunology