delayed hypersensitivity Flashcards
exam 4
1
Q
the same as those for cell-mediated immunity but result is tissue damage
A
delayed hypersensitivity
2
Q
poison ivy, cosmetics, foreign chemicals, lates (rubber) and metals
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contact dermatitis
3
Q
inject PPD into the skin and read after 48 hr
A
purified protein derivative skin test
4
Q
what will happen to those who have had a vaccine against tuberculosis and get a tuberculosis skin test?
A
they have memory T-cells that will produce a positive result
5
Q
2-5 days
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delayed hypersensitivity
6
Q
M.tuberculosis
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intracellular bacteria
7
Q
Pox and Herpes viruses
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large viruses
8
Q
candida albicans and pneumocystis
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Fungi
9
Q
toxoplasma
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parasites
10
Q
delayed hypernsensitivity may cause
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auto-immune disease
11
Q
what about BCG fact?
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does not protect everyone/ cure but will tone down the response
