Hypersensitivity & Vaccines Flashcards
Do all hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions require previous exposure to the antigen (allergen)?
Yes
What are the 4 types of hypersensitivity reactions?
Type 1 (allergy) Type 2 (cytotoxic) Type 3 (immune complex-mediated) Type 4 (delay cell-mediated)
Which antibody is associated with Type 1?
IgE
Which antibodies are associated with Type 2?
IgG, IgM
Which antibodies are associated with Type 3?
IgG, IgM
Which antibodies are associated with Type 4?
None
What type of antigen is associated with Type 1?
Exogenous
What type of antigen is associated with Type 2?
Cell bound
What type of antigen is associated with Type 3?
Soluble
What type of antigen is associated with Type 4?
Tissues and organs
Rank the types of hypersensitivity reactions from fastest to slowest response time
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
What are examples of Type 1?
Allergic athsma, hay fever
What are examples of Type 2?
Erythroblastosis foetalis (HDN)
What are examples of Type 3?
SLE, Farmer’s lung
What are examples of Type 4?
Tuberculin test, poison ivy, granuloma
Where does immune complex deposition typically occur for type 3?
Skin, joints & kidney
What are the two types of anaphylaxis and what is the difference between the two?
Systemic anaphylaxis (immediate + life threatening) Localized anaphylaxis (not serious, only discomfort)
What are the 3 steps of developing a hypersensitivity reaction?
- Sensitization
- Activation
- Effector
Sensitization is the ____ exposure to the antigen
first
Activation is the ____ exposure to the antigen
second
What are 4 symptoms of systemic anaphylaxis?
- Impaired breathing due to swelling of airways
- Smooth muscle contraction
- Edema fluid leaks into tissue space
- Blood vessels dialate, BP drops (leads to shock)
What are 2 ways to treat hypersensitivity?
Antihistamines and epi-pen
What do antihistamines do?
Block action of histamine
What does an epi-pen do?
- Constricts blood vessels, lower BP
- Dilates airways in lungs
- Effects smooth muscle