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Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Hypersensitivity ... Summary Type I Hypersensitivity ... • Ex: Systemic Lupus ... #Allergy #Allergic ... Classification #Diagnosis #Definitions
Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Type I Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... leading to an allergic ... Sensitization" to Allergen ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... mediated; exposure to allergen ... Allergic reaction ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type III Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Small antigen-antibody complexes (produced from normal immune response to
Type III Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... : • Systemic Lupus ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type II Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: When antigens bind to the body's cell surfaces, forming
Type II Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... HypersensitivityReaction #Allergy ... #Immunology #pathophysiology