Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
treatment include use of HAART, use of antibiotics, and care by a physician experienced with HIV care
What is the prognosis of Common Variable immunodeficiency (Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia)
use of immunoglobulins improved prognosis. Chronic lung disease or malignancies often succumb
What is the prognosis of Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency
prognosis is generally good; some children show spontaneous resolution of condition
What is the prognosis of X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
cannot be cured, regular infusions of immune globulin may provide the patient with an almost normal lifestyle
What is the prognosis of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
unless gene defect corrected, children die of overwhelming infection before age of 1 year
What is the prognosis of DiGeorge’s Anomaly (Thymic Hypoplasia or Aplasia)
complete is usually fatal within first year of life because of cardiac dysfunction
What is the prognosis of Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
death due to CMC is unusual since infections are usually localized; antifungals has good results, relapse after cessation of agents
What is the prognosis of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
long term survival is good for patients who receive BMT before age of 5 years
What is the prognosis of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
infection or drug use will usually abate after the infection resolves or the drug is discontinued; other causes is often chronic and poorly responsive to therapy
What is the prognosis of Pernicous Anemia
early detection and treatment with B12 maintains normal life
What is the prognosis of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
spontaneous remission of the disease, many times occurring within 2 to 8 weeks of diagnosis; 1% of patients die if severe
What is the prognosis of Immune Neutropenia
usually resolves spontaneously; follows benign cours, with appropriate treatment
What is the prognosis of Goodpasture’s Syndrome
self-limited and those who survive for a year after and maintain intact renal function usually do well
What is the prognosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
improve each decade with development of more accurate monitoring tests and treatment; increase risk for developing cancer
What is the prognosis of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
depends on which organs are affected and the severity of the organs involved
What is the prognosis of Sjorgren’s Syndrome
depends on complications and/or antimalarial nedications such as hydroxychloroquine are used to lessen immune inflammation
What is the prognosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis
depends on adequacy of treatment, which must involve a close interaction between patient and physician
What is the prognosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
proper therapy, children with all forms of arthritis will usually improve over time
What is the prognosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis
variable with periods of remission and episodes of exaccerbation; male gender and early onset bad
What is the prognosis of Polymyositis
recover well from effects, especially with early medical treatment of the disease and its flares
What is the prognosis of Multiple Sclerosis
no cure is known and duration is variable; females, early age onset, relapsing and in patients with impairment of sensory pathways as initial symptom
What is the prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis
unexplained spontaneous remissions can occur; however, the disease is usually lifelong condition characterized by remissions and exacerbations
What is the prognosis of Small Vessel Vasculitis
outlook for patients with small vessel vasculitis is generally very good. Tends to readily respond to treatment
What is the prognosis of Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis
is guarded until the condition is controlled with medications to suppress inflammation and immune activity
