Hypersensitivity Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 1 hypersensitivity?
A
Immediate hypersensitivity
2
Q
What happens with type1?
A
Inflammatory mediators released immediately
3
Q
What are examples of type 1?
A
Anaphylaxis and atopy
4
Q
What is atopy?
A
Diseases such as asthma and atopic dermatitis
5
Q
What happens with type 2?
A
Antibodies directed against own cells
6
Q
What is an example of type 2?
A
IMHA
7
Q
What happens with type 3?
A
Antibodies and antigens form complex disease that collects and causes problems
8
Q
What is an example of type 3
A
Glomerulonephritis
9
Q
What is type 4?
A
Delayed hypersensitivity
10
Q
What happens with type 4?
A
T lymphocytes react against antigens
11
Q
What are examples of type 4?
A
Contact allergies like poison ivy and food dishes
