hep c- cryo Flashcards
1
Q
Type 1 is composed of
A
monoclonal immunoglobulins,
2
Q
type 2 is composed of
A
polyclonal IgG and monoclonal IgM (rheumatoid factor activity)
3
Q
type 3 there are
A
polyclonal IgG and polyclonal IgM
4
Q
percent of cases of mixed cryoglobulinemia are associated with HCV infection
A
80
5
Q
most common finding
A
palpable purpura
6
Q
arthralgias and glomerulonephritis. Livedo reticularis, hemmorhagic bullae, acrocyanosis and urticarial
plaques
A
cryo
7
Q
cryo elevation of liver enzymes, positive rheumatoid factor in __
___ C3 levels
A
70-90%
depressed
8
Q
Histopathology demonstrates
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leukocytoclastic vasculitis
9
Q
alpha interferon therapy relapse rate after stopping the drug
A
high
