Hypersensitivity Flashcards
What is hypersensitivity?
An exaggerated or inappropriate immune response to an antigen that leads to discomfort, tissue damage, and disease.
How many types of hypersensitivity?
4
Hypersensitivity timelines.
- minutes to hours
- hours to days
- hours to days
- 48-72 hours
Type III name and examples?
Immune Complex mediated hypersensitivity
Arthus reaction
Serum sickness
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Glomerulonephritis
Type I name and examples?
anaphylactic hypersensitivity
Allergic rxn, sweet itch
Type IV name and examples?
Delayed Type
Contact dermatitis
Tuberculin reaction
Type II name and examples?
Cytotoxic hypersensitivity
Hemolytic anemia, myasthenia gravis, Grave’s disease
Draw out type of hypersensitivity reactions on slide 5.
3 components of Type I Hypersensitivity?
Mast cell, eosinophil, IgE
Write out characteristics of Mast cell and eosinophil.
Slide 6
What are allergies?
Reaction of body to allergens that is detrimental to the host
Discuss examples of allergens.
Slide 7
2 steps of allergic reactions?
sensitization - usually mild (first exposure)
Subsequent exposure (may get serious)
Predisposition of allergies?
Yes, usually genetic
Draw out allergen –> allergic responses mechanism.
Slide 8
Draw out steps of mast cell degranulation.
Slide 9
Draw out Slide 10.
What is anaphylaxis?
What can histamines cause?
sudden shock syndrome resulting from the massive release of mast cell mediators
Major smooth muscle contraction THUS leading to airway closing
Draw out pathway of sweet itch. Slide 11.
Describe self-antigens of type II.
Slide 14
Three factors of anaphylaxis?
type of antigen, amount of IgE produced and the route of exposure
Where does Type II hypersensitivity occur?
cytotoxic