Haematological changes In Infection Flashcards

1
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Factors affecting normal range

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Gender
Age
Ethnicity
Geographical location
Pregnancy
Cigarette smoke
Exercise 
Obesity
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2
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Pluripotent stem cells give rise to

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Myeloid stem cells and lymphoid stem cells

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3
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Myeloid stem cells give rise to

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Many precursors

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4
Q

Neutrophils do?

A

Phagocytosis

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5
Q

Eosinophils do?

A

Attack parasites : allergic reactions

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6
Q

Basophils do?

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Histamine and heparin release allergies

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7
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Monocytes

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Phagocytosis

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8
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Platelet count during infection?

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Rises

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9
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How to diagnose malaria

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Banana shape on blood film

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10
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Malaria blood changes

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Anaemia
Thrombocytopenia 
Lymphocytosis
Early neutrophillia 
Monicytosis
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