ASF - Autoimmunity (Self) Flashcards
1
Q
In which types of cryoglobulinemia are there mixed cryoglobulins?
A
Type II and III
Characterized by a mixture of both IgM and IgG
2
Q
What diseases are each of the 3 types of cryoglobulinemias associated with?
A
- Type 1 - leukemia/lymphoma
- Types 2 and 3 - autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation, and hepatitis C
3
Q
What are cryoglobulins?
A
Soluble immune complexes that precipitate out of solution at colder temperatures.
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