Conditions of the Lymphatic System Flashcards

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What is the condition AIDs?

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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).

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How does (HIV) Transmission work?

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Through Sex, Blood to blood contact.

Can also be transmitted from mother to Fetus.

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What are the Signs and Symptoms of having AID’s?

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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.

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What does the progression to AID’s look like?

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After 2-10 years (HIV) destroys Helper T-cells, this is when people begin to have immune deficiency.

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How does Allergic reactions relate to Immune Deficiency?

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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.

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What are the 4 Types of Allergic reactions?

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1: Anaphylactic
2: Cytotoxic
3: Immune Complex
4: Cell Mediated

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