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1
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what causes auto inflamm or auto immune diseases

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immunopathology i nthe absence of infection or pathogens

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what part of the immune system is involved in auto inflam conditions

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innate immune response eg neutrophils / macrophages

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what part of the immune system is involved in auto immune conditions

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adaptive immune response eg T / B cells

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define auto immune disease

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activation of aberrant T / C cell responses on primary and secondary lymphoid organs leading to breaking of tolerance with developmental of immune reactivity towards self antigens

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what is characteristic of auto immune disease

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auto ABs

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name 4 ways in which DNA can affect proteins involved in the development of auto immune/inflamm conditions

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genetic predispostion
somatic mutations occuring after conception
epigenetics
micro RNA

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7
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name 2 monogenic auto inflamm diseases

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familial mediterranean fever
TRAPS

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name 5 polygenic auto inflamm diseases

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Crohns
UC
osteoarthritis
GCA
takayasu’s arteritis

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are monogenic or polygenic auto inflamm/immune conditions more common

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polygenic

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10
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name 3 mixed pattern diseases (both auto inflamm and immune)

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axial spondyloarthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
behcet’s syndrome

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11
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name some polygenic auto immune conditions

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rheumatoid arthritis
myasthenia gravis
pernicious anaemia
graves disease
SLE
PBC
ANCA
Goodpastures

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12
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name 2 monogenic auto immune diseases

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ALPS
IPEX

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what pathway problem is most common in monogenic auto inflam disease

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abnormal signalling via cytokine pathways involving TNF alpha or IL1

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Sx of monogenic auto inflamm disease

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periodic fevers
inflam in joints / skin / CNS
high CRP / ESR
mucosal issues

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what gene is abhorrent in FMF

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MEFV

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16
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what is the inheritance of FMF

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AR

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17
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who gets Muckle Wells syndrome (mongenic auto inflam)

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kids

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18
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what protein is abhorrent in FMF

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pyrin

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19
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what is the normal function of pyrin that is absent in FMF

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negative regulator of inflammasome complex

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pathogenesis of FMF

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MEFV gene mutation
MEFV encodes pyrin-marenostrin (usually expressed in neutrophils)
failure to regulate cryopyrin driven activation of neutrophils

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PC of FMF

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periodic fevers for 48-96 hours
abdo pain - peritonitis
chest pain - pleurisy
arthritis
rash

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complications of FMF

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AA amyloidosis (serum amyloid A depositis in kidneys, liver, spleen) –> kidney failure

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Ix for FMF & results

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CRP - HIGH
serum amyloid A - HIGH
MEFV gene mutation

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24
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Tx for FMF

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1st line = colchicine 500mcg bd
2nd line = IL1 blocker and TNF alpha blocker

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what causes IPEX

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abnormality of regulatory T cells due to Foxp3 mutation (needed for CD25+ Treg cells development) –> leads to autoreactive B cells

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what causes ALPS

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abnormality of lymphocyte apoptosis due to FAS pathway mutation –> failure of autoreactive B/T cell apoptosis

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Sx of IPEX

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endocrine Sx - DM, hypothyroidism, eczema, enteropathy (gut inflamm)

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Sx of ALPS

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high lymphocyte number
splenomegaly
large lymph nodes

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29
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complication of ALPS

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lymphoma

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30
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are HLA associations stronger in auto inflamm or auto immune diseases

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auto immune

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31
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do you get auto antibodies in auto inflam disease

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NO

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32
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gene defect in Crohns

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IBD1 gene on Chr 16 (NOD2 aka CARD-15)

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33
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what % of Crohns pts have CARD 15

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30%

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34
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what is the increased risk of Crohns with someone with CARD-15 gene mutation

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1.5 to 3x risk if 1 copy
14-44x risk if 2 copies

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35
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pathogenesis of Crohns

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CARD-15 gene expressed in myeloid cells –> results in failure to clear bacteria leading to inflamm & immune cell activation at sites

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36
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Sx of Crohns

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abdo pain
diarrhoea - blood, mucous, pus
fevers
malaise

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37
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Tx of Crohns

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corticosteroids
anti TNF alpha AB

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38
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do you get auto ABs in mixed pattern auto inflam/immune disease

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NO

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39
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what is the heritability of axial spondyloarthritis (aka ank spon)

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90%

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40
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what genes are involved in development of ank spon

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HLA B27 (50% of risk)
IL23R
ILR2

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Sx of ank spon

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sacroilitis / large joint arthritis
enthesitis
low back pain and stiffness

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42
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Tx of ank spon

A

NSAIDs
immunosuppresion - anti TNF alpha and anti IL17

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43
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are HLA molecules important in auto immune disease

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YES

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44
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what is the susceptibility allele of goodpastures

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HLA DR 15

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45
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what is the susceptibility allele of Graves disease

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HLA DR3

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46
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what is the susceptibility allele of SLE

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HLA DR3

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47
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what is the susceptibility allele of T1DM

48
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what is the susceptibility allele of RA

49
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name 2 common mutations in polygenic auto immune disease

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PTPN 22
CTLA4

50
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describe the pathway of polygenic auto immune disease

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genetic polymorphisms –> loss of tolerance –> auto reactive T cells / auto AB formation –> immunopathology

51
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what is type 1 hypersensitivity with eg

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IgE mediated & immediate
eg anaphylaxis

52
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what is type 2 hypersensitivity

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cytotoxic hypersensitivity - antibody reacts with cellular antigen

53
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what is type 3 hypersensitivity

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immune complex hypersensitivity
- AB reacts with soluble antigen to form immune complex

54
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what is type 4 hypersensitivity

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delayed type hypersensitivity
- t cell mediated response

55
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name 4 examples of type 2 hypersensitivity

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goodpastures
pemphigus vulgaris
graves
MG

56
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auto AB of goodpastures

A

collagen type 4 of BM

57
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auto AB of graves

58
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auto AB of MG

59
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Sx of type 3 hypersensitivity reaction

A

cutaenous vasculitis –> purpura / rash
glomerulonephirits
arthritis

60
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give an example of type 3 hypersensitivity reaction

61
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autoAB in SLE

62
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Sx of SLE

A

rash
glomerulonephritis
arthritis

63
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example of type 4 hypersensitivity reaction

64
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autoAB in T1DM

A

pancreatic B cell

65
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nervous, palpitations, heat intolerance, diarrhoea, exopthalmos. dx?

66
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what Ig mediates graves

67
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can anti TSH R ABs in Graves affect foetus & how

A

YES - cross placenta to cause transient hyperthyroidism

68
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lethargic, dry skin and hair, constipation, cold intolerance, fat face. dx?

A

hashimotos

69
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auto AB in hashimotos

A

anti TPO / anti thyroglobulin

70
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is it useful to test for anti thyroid ABs to diagnose Hasmotos?

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NO - lots of ppl will have them but not have Hashimotos, so just check TFTs

71
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tired, pale, mild numbness of feet. low Vit b12. Dx?

A

pernicious anaemia

72
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cause of pernicious anaemia

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ABs to parietal cells or intrinsic factor
–> no absorption of vit B12

73
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Tx of pernicious anaemia

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B12 injection - not oral as won’t absorb

74
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what FBC result is seen in pernicious anaemia

A

macrocytic anaemia

75
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anti TTG / anti endomyosial ABs. Dx?

76
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which IBD has the most auto AB and what is the auto AB

A

UC > Crohns
p-anca

77
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anti nuclear ABs. Dx?

A

autoimmune hepatitis
PBC

78
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anti SM / anti LKM ABs. Dx?

A

AI hepatitis

79
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anti mitochondrial ABs. Dx?

80
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p-anca ABs. Dx?

A

AI hepatitis
PBC

81
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drooping eyelids, weakness, worse at the end of the day. Dx?

82
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pathogenesis of MG

A

ABs against ACh R
–> failure of nerve depolarisation
–> absence of muscle AP

83
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what % of MG pts have anti ACh R ABs

84
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haemoptysis and AKI. Dx?

A

goodpastures

85
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where is the auto AB found in goodpastures

A

lungs /kidneys

86
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how is Goodpastures auto AB Ix

A

kidney biopsy with immunoflurescence

87
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conditions with p-anca

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ANCA associated vasculitis
- micrscopic poluyangiitis
- eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

88
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conditions with c-anca

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ANCA associate vasculitis
- granulomatosis with polyangiitis

89
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what is auto AB in RA

A

anti CCP - citrulinated peptide

90
Q

what non genetic factors increase risk of RA

A

smoking
gum infections (P. gingivalis)

91
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what is the specificity of anti CCP ABs to RA

92
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what is the sensitivity of anti CCP ABs to RA

93
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what is more useful in detection of RA, anti CCP ABs or rheumatoid factor RF

A

anti CCP - more specific

94
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generalised arthralgia, particularly small joints of hand. hair falling out. mouth ulcers. butterfly rash. dx?

95
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process of SLE formation

A

ABs find to antigen to form immune complexes
complexes deposit in skin / joints / kidneys
immune complexes activate complement
complexes stimulate cells expressing Fc and complement Rs

96
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how does immuneflurescence staining of type 2 hypersensitivity (AB mediated) vs type 3 (immune complex) differ

A

type 3 is lumpy, type 2 is smooth

97
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what is the normal AB titre

98
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specificity of dsDNA ABs in SLE

99
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sensitivity of dsDNA ABs in SLE

100
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how does dsDNA AB titre relate to disease progression in SLE and what is the use of this

A

high titres = more severe disease
–> good for disease monitoring

101
Q

what does a low complement C4 level represent in SLE

A

active disease

102
Q

what 4 Ix are done for monitoring in SLE

A

anti dsDNA AB
C3 / C4 complement
ESR

103
Q

recurrent thrombosis / miscarriages. Ix? Dx?

A

anti-phospholipid ABs: anti-cardolipin, anti-beta2 glycoprotein 1, lupus anti coagulant
anti-phospholipid syndrome

104
Q

dry eyes, dry mouth, enlarged parotid gland. Dx?

105
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complication of sjogrens

A

MALT lymphomas

106
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ABs for Sjogrens

A

anti nuclear AB
anti Ro / La

107
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Sx for limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis

A

CREST
- calcinosis
- raynauds
- esophageal dysmotility
- sclerodactyly
- telangectasia

108
Q

assoication of limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis

A

primary pulmonary HTN

109
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which is worse, limited cutaneous or diffuse systemic sclerosis & why

A

diffuse
- get kidney crises

110
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auto ABs for limited cutaneous / diffuse systemic sclerosis

A

limited cutaneous = anti-centromere
diffuse = anti-topoisomerase

111
Q

rash characteristic of dermatomyositis

A

helitrope rash on knees / forehead

112
Q

contrast dermatomyositis with polymyositis

A

dermato = skin involved, CD4
poly = no skin involved, CD8

113
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AB for dermatomyositis

114
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what enzyme is cANCA associated with

A

proteinase 3

115
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what enzyme is pANCA associated with

A

myeloperoxidase

116
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which small vessel vascultiis is associated with cANCA

117
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which small vessel vascultiis is associated with pANCA

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MPA and EGPA

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