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What is CREST syndrome
· Calcinosis / anti-centromere antibody
· Raynoud
· Esophageal dysmotility
· Sclerodactyly (tightening of skin with loss of wrinkles)
· Telangiectasias
Cause and presentation of Hyper-IgE Syndrome (aka Job)
o Deficiency in IFN-y lead to impaired neutrophil recruitment
o Presentation - FATED
§ F – coarse Facies
§ A – Abscesses
§ T – retained primary Teeth
§ E – increased IgE (all other immunoglobulins are normal)
§ D – dermatologic problems (eczema)
Release and function of TNF-a
§ Secreted by activated macrophages
§ Mediates septic shock
§ Causes neutrophil and lymphocyte recruitment
§ Responsible for fever, anorexia, corticotrophin releasing hormone, septic shock, and cachexia
Infliximab
- TNF-a inhibitor
- Recall: TNF-a is an acute phase reactant produced by activated macrophages to mediate inflammation by accelerating neutrophil migration, and facilitate lymphocyte proliferation; TNF-a is responsible for fever, anorexia, corticotropin releasing hormone, septic shot, and cachexia
- Mechanism of action:
- Is a monoclonal antibody to TNF-a
- Uses:
- Used for autoimmune conditions due to anti-inflammatory effect
- Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis
Cyclosporine
- Immunosuppressant
- Blocks lymphocyte activation and proliferation
- MOA:
- Binds cyclophilin (protein within cytosol of T-cells)
- Inhibits calcineurin (which stimulates IL-2) = prevention of IL-2 transcription
- Uses:
- Transplant rejection
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Toxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
Tacrolimus
- Immunosuppressant
- Blocks lymphocyte activation and proliferation
- MOA:
- Binds FK506 binding protein
- Inhibits calcineurin à prevention of IL-2 transcription
- Uses:
- Transplant rejection prophylaxis
- Toxicity:
- Nephrotoxicity
Sirolumus (aka Rapamycin)
- Immunosuppressant
- Blocks lymphocyte activation and proliferation
- MOA:
- Binds FKBp12 = inhibition of mTOR
- Prevents response to IL-2
Dacluzimab
- Immunosuppressant
- Blocks lymphocyte activation and proliferation
- MOA:
- Binds CD25 (IL-2 receptor) = preventing response to IL-2
Describe Wiskott Aldrich syndrome
- X-linked recessive immunodeficiency
- Mutation in WASp gene
- T cells unable to reorganize actin skeleton = defective antigen presentation
- WATER - Wiskott Aldrich, Thrombocytopenia, Eczema (especially truncal), Recurrent infections
Antibody associated with mixed connective tissue disease
Anti-U1 RNP (ribonucleoprotein)
What are the different defects that cause homonymous hemianopia with macular involvment vs homonymous hemianopia with macular sparing
- E: homonymous hemianopia with macular involvement is consistent with involvement of the temporal lobe (e.g. occlusion of the middle cerebral artery)
- H: homonymous hemianopia with macular sparing is consistent with occlusion of the posterior cerebral
When after fertilization will b-hCG become positive in maternal serum and urine?
- ~8 days after fertilization in maternal serum
- ~14 days after fertilization in urine
What are the muscles of the rotator cuff?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
What is the supraspinatus test?
“empty can” test
What murmur might radiate to the neck
Aortic stenosis
Turbulent blood pushed out of the aorta may still be turbulent when it reaches the carotids
What murmur is associated with an opening snap vs. an ejection click
Opening snap = mitral stenosis
Ejection click = Aortic stenosis
Common side effects of Chloramphenicol
Pancytopenia: anemia, leukopenia, and/or thrombocytopenia
What are the parasites that can cause disease in red blood cells
Plasmodium (malaria) and Babesia
What is the most common location of patients infected with Babesia
NE United States (NE on maltese cross on floor)
Presentation of babesiosis
Fever and hemolytic anemia (can result in jaundice)