Conditions of the Lymphatic System Flashcards
What is the condition AIDs?
This is when a person experiences an assortment of infections due to progressive deconstruction of the immune cells by (HIV).
AID’s represents the end stage of the infection of (HIV).
How does (HIV) Transmission work?
Through Sex, Blood to blood contact.
Can also be transmitted from mother to Fetus.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of having AID’s?
Soon after being infected with (HIV), most people experience brief flu-like symptoms.
Common signs are: Fever, fatigue, rash, Headache, Sore throat and swollen lymph nodes.
What does the progression to AID’s look like?
After 2-10 years (HIV) destroys Helper T-cells, this is when people begin to have immune deficiency.
How does Allergic reactions relate to Immune Deficiency?
People that are overly reactive to certain substances that are tolerated by most people is said to be a Hypersensitivity or Allergic.
AG’s that induce an Allergic reaction area said to be called Allergens.
What are the 4 Types of Allergic reactions?
1: Anaphylactic
2: Cytotoxic
3: Immune Complex
4: Cell Mediated