Dysfunction of the Immune System Flashcards

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What is herd immunity?

A

people think they don’t need vaccines b/c others have it

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2
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What is emerging disease?

A

newly identified (i.e. COVID)

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3
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What is re-emerging disease?

A

previously under control (i.e. measles, mumps, polio)

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4
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What is type 1 hypersensitivity reactions?

A

allergic reaction

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5
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What are type 1 hypersensitivity reactions caused by?

A

exposure to allergens

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6
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What develops in type 1 hypersensitivity?

A

IgE

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7
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What are complications of type 1 hypersensitivity?

A

anaphylaxis

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