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11 - IMMUNE SYSTEM PATHOLOGY Flashcards

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Pathologies of immune system

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Hypersensitivity reactions
Autoimmune disorders
Immunodeficiencies

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DESCRIPTION: antigen

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substance triggering immune reaction

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Description: antibodies

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specific binding to antigen facilitate phagocytosis

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Descripton: B cells

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produces antibodies

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Function macrophages

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Phagocytosis

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Description of cytotoxic T cells (CD8)

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immune cell destroying infected cells (viruses) & cancer cells

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Description: Helper T cells CD4

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boost activity of B cells & macrophages

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Description: Dendritic cells

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antigen presentation

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fct neutrophils

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kill bacteria, do phagocytosis & degranulation

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Description complement system

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set of plasma protein: inflammation, kill cells, facilitate phagocytosis

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Description mast cells

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release histamine, trigger inflammation

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Definition of hypersensitivity

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disproportionate reactivity to antigen

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Definition of hypersensitivity reactions

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immune responses to harmless antigens causing symptoms upon re-exposure

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Definition of hypersensitivity disease

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persistent & recurrent reaction to innocuous antigen

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Type 1 HS: features

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Mediated by Ig E antibodies triggering mast cells
Immediate hypersensitivity: response within minutes

Many allergic reactions: reaction to common environmental allergens
Harmless substances that can be:
- Inhaled: pollen, dust misters
- Injected: venom from bees or wasps
- Contact allergies: metals, latex
- Eaten: nuts, shellfish

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type 1 HS: 2 steps reactions

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1) First exposure = sensitization
Dendritic cell bring allergen to lymph nodes & show it to T helper cells
IL-4: stimulate B cells to produce antibodies (IgE)
IgE antibodies binds to mast cells (airways, GI tract, dermis)

2) Subsequent exposure
Allergen bind to mast cells: degranulation
* Release of pro-inflammatory mediators (histamine)
* Bronchospasm
* Vasodilation & increase permeability

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Type 1 hs: symptoms (mild & other)

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Mild symptoms
Urticaria
Asthma
Eczema
Allergic rhinitis: most common 10-30% of population globally

Other symptoms
Runny or stuffy nose
Sneezing
Red, itchy & watery eyes
Swelling around eyes

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Anaphylaxis: type of HS, def & causes

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Type 1

Definition
= life-threatening emergency & requires immediate intervention with injected epinephrine to restore blood pressure, strengthen heartbeat & open airways

Exposure to large quantity of allergen
Wide spread release of histamine: increase vasodilation + airways constriction
Not enough oxygen to vital organs

Causes
Insect bites & stings (ants, bees)
Food ingestion (peanuts, seafood)
Medication (penicillin, aspirin)

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Type 1 HS: treatment

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Anti-histamines: counteract histamine effects
Corticosteroids: reduce inflammation
Epinephrine: induces vasoconstriction (prevent anaphylactic shock)

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Type 2 HS: 2 types

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Cytotoxic hypersensitivity
Myasthenia gravis

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Cytotoxic hypersensitivity type 2 : def, features & steps

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Definition
= antibody mediated destruction of healthy cells

Features
IgG antibodies recognize cell surface or matrix antigens
Tissue specific
Timing: 2-24h

Steps
1) Phagocytosis

2) Activation of complement system
- Recruitment of neutrophils & degranulation
- Lytic death of host cells

3) Cellular dysfunction

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Myasthenia gravis: type of HS, def, symptoms & def of myasthenia crisis

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Type 2

Definition
= antibody directed against nicotinic receptors

Nerve impulse of motor neuron fail to pass neuromuscular junction & stimulate contraction
Fluctuating weakness & fatiguability of skeletal muscle (cranial muscles = first affected)
85% of patients generalized weakness affecting muscles of limbs (later onset)

= slow progressive disease with daily & longer term fluctuations in symptoms

Infections can lead to exacerbation of symptoms

Symptoms
Double vision & dropping eyelid
Fatigue while chewing
Open jaw
Difficulty swallowing
Trouble talking & walking

Myasthenia crisis
= life-threatening medical emergency due to weakening of respiratory muscles & requiring ventilatory assistance

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Type 3 HS: 2 types

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Cytotoxic hypersensitivity
Systemic lupus erythematous

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Cytotoxic hypersensitivity type 3: def, features, An-Ab complex

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Definition
= antibody mediated destruction of healthy cells

Features
IgG antibodies recognize soluble antigens
—> Formation of antigen-antibody complexes
Systemic
Timing: hours, days or even weeks

Antigen-antibody complexes
Less immunogenicity, difficult to trigger phagocytosis
Deposit on basal lamina of blood vessel

Activation of complement system
—> Inflammation: edema
—> Recruit neutrophils: degranulation & tissue damage

Results: vascular is
Most happening in skin, kidneys, joints, pleura & pericardium

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Systemic lupus erythematous: type of HS & def
Type 3 = defects in apoptotic clearance can be associated with onset of SLE
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Type 4 HS: description & name 1
T-cell mediated hypersensitivity: damage to tissue through CD4 or CD8 Delayed type hypersensitivity: 24-72h from exposure CD8+ mediated: directly kills target cells (perforin & granzymes) (Example: type I diabetes) CD4+ mediated: effector T helper cells activate macrophages —> Secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines that damage tissues Multiple sclerosis
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Multiple sclerosis: def, symptoms, subtypes
Definition = primary T-cell mediated inflammatory disorder Inflammation Demyelination: neurons more susceptible to apoptosis (lesions) Irreversible axon loss & cell death (neurons & oligodendrocytes) Brain atrophy Symptoms Fatigue Pain Weakness & balance problems Sensory loss (paraesthesia or dysesthesia) Visual dysfunction (optic neuritis) Spasticity & spasms Coordination issues (ataxia) & tremors Depression Bladder & bowel symptoms Subtypes Clinically isolated syndrome Relapsing-remitting MS Secondary progressive MS Primary progressive MS
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Autoimmune diseases: causes, treatment & etiology
Causes Loss of tolerance towards self-antigens Treatment Corticosteroids & NSAIDs to reduce inflammation & suppress immune reaction Physical therapy: if disease impacts bones, joints & muscles Etiology Often unknown Mix genetic predisposition, hormonal factors & environmental factors
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Immunodeficiency diseases: types & leads to
Primary immunodeficiency: congenital conditions —> Mutation to genes affecting functioning of immune cells Secondary immunodeficiency: acquired —> Various factors reduce effectiveness of immune response in intrinsically normal immune system Immunodeficiency lead to Frequent & unusual complications of common infections (pneumonia) Opportunistic infections (Candida, CMV) Increase prevalence of tumors
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Immunosuppressive drugs & adverse effects
Corticosteroids: to decrease inflammation —> One of the most common used drugs Adverse effects Related to dosage & chronic use => Present in 90% of patients after 60 days Osteoporosis & fracture: impairment of bone matrix mineralization Adrenal suppression: inadequate cortisol production Cushingoid features: weight gain & redistribution of adiposity Diabetes & hyperglycaemia: most common cause of drug induced diabetes Myopathy: muscle weakness & atrophy Glaucoma: increase in intraocular pressure Psychatric disturbances: psychosis, insomnia, euphoria, depression Immunosuppression: predispose patients to fungal & viral infections
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Infectious disease: name one
HIV infection
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% of infected people & routes of transmission of HIV
- 0,7% of population infected with HIV - Routes of transmission: unprotected sexual intercourse & sharing needles
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HIV: life long infection: human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus: 2 copies of ssRNA Capside Enzymes (retrotranscriptase, integrase) Envelope Envelope glycoprotein (gp120) HIV = retrovirus —> genome integrated in DNA of CD4 T-cells Infected T-cells will produce new HIV viruses
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Killing CD4 T cell: cases of CD4 infected & non infected
CD4 helper cells infected by HIV can die: - Integrase cause DNA damage => apoptosis - Viral protease cleaves caspases => apoptosis - CD8 cytotoxic T cells recognize viral protein on surface => apoptosis - Antibodies recognizing viral protein on surface => apoptosis Building up of viral RNA => Pyroptosis: highly inflammatory cell death CD4 T helper cells not infected by HIV can also die: - Exposure to HIV: move to lymph nodes - Building up of viral RNA => pyroptosis: highly inflammatory cell death - Release of inflammatory cytokines - Death of non infected CD4 T cells through pyroptosis Chronic inflammation & disease progression
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HIV: clinical manifestations: types & description of each
1) Acute infection - Initially high viral load - Production of antibodies (3-6 weeks) - Reduction of circulating virus Symptoms: Flu like symptoms Lymphoadenopathy 2) Latent period: asymptomatic HIV disease (CD4 count > 500 cells/mm3) - No clinical symptoms - Positive antibody test for HIV - Without treatment it can last anywhere between 1 to 20y 3) Early symptomatic HIV disease - Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy - Oral lesions (candida infections) - Reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (shingles) - Haematological disturbances (thrombocytopenia, anaemia) 4) Advanced HIV disease or AIDS (CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3) - Neurological manifestations (AIDS encephalopathy) - Weight loss - Opportunistic infections (tuberculosis) - Malignancies (lymphomas, kaposis’ sarcoma) - Fatigue - Dermatological conditions
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HIV treatment
- Highly active antiviral therapy. (HAART): usually started in early symptomatic HIV disease => Suppress HIV replication => Undetectable levels of HIV in blood
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HIV prognosis
- Manageable chronic illness for patients having access to treatment & adhere to treatment - Leading cause of death is now kidney or liver failure, due to medications
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HIV: standard precautions
- Use protective barriers (gloves, eye shields, gowns), when handling blood, body fluids & infectious fluids - Wash hands, skin & mucous embraces immediately & thoroughly if contaminated by blood or other body fluids - Prevent needle or scalpel sticks - Any health care worker with open wounds or skin lesions should not treat clients or handle equipment until lesion heals

BPT 17 - Geriatric (11 decks)

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