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11: Hypersensitivity Flashcards

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1
Q

What is hypersensitivity?

A

Immune response causing collateral damage

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2
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Allergic and autoimmune responses are example of what?

A

Hypersensitivity

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3
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What mediates Type I hypersensitivity reactions?

A

Antibodies (IgE)

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4
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type iv

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5
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time frames

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6
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Allergy involves reactions to ___ substances.

A

harmless

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7
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What name is given to harmless substances which cause allergic reactions?

A

Allergens

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8
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Type I reactions tend to occur ___.

A

immediately

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9
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Type I allergies tend to be (immediate / delayed) and (consistent / unpredictable).

A

immediate

consistent

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10
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Name an antigen-presenting cell which involved in Type I allergic responses.

A

Dendritic cells

Mast cells

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11
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Which cells produce the antibodies responsible for mediating Type I hypersensitivity reactions?

A

B cells

(also memory B cells)

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12
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What is urticaria?

A

Hives

i.e big red lumpy rashes

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13
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How long does urticaria typically last?

A

2-6 hours

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14
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angioedema

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15
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How can a Type I allergy be diagnosed?

A

Serum IgE test

Skin prick / patch testing

Challenge testing

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16
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serum tryptase

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17
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epipen doses

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18
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What is the jist of Type IV hypersensitivity reactions?

A

Delayed response

19
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What mediates Type IV hypersensitivity reactions?

A

T cells

20
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Name an example of Type IV hypersensitivity reactions.

A

Allergic contact dermatitis

21
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How long after exposure to allergens do Type IV hypersensitivity reactions start?

A

24 - 48 hours

22
Q

Give an example of a substance which causes a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction.

A

Nickel

Poison ivy

Thiuram (used in rubber gloves)

Colophany used in adhesives

Deodorant chemicals

garlic

stuff in tattoos

23
Q

How can Type IV hypersensitivity be diagnosed?

A

Patch testing

24
Q

Nappy rash and excessive handwashing are examples of which type of dermatitis?

A

Irritant contact dermatitis

25
Q

Is irritant contact dermatitis an example of hypersensitivity?

A

No

not an immune response

26
Q

atopic eczema

A
27
Q

Dermatitis can be caused by allergens, irritants or ___.

A

infection e.g fungal

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