Immunity Flashcards
What are the three types of immunity with description
- Passive Immunity:
provides immediate protection but the body does not develop memory. - Herd Immunity:
(Community immunity) is a mechanism which larger community is protected. If enough people are immune then transmission is reduced or eliminated. - Active immunity:
Is induced in the host itself by antigen and lasts longer (immunization).
What is an autoimmune disease
an abnormal immune response where the antibodies in the body attack its own healthy cells or tissue.
symptoms of an allergic reation
- local (itchy eyes)
- systemic (anaphylaxis) reaction.
tests for immune disorders
o Lymphocyte marker assay
o cell mediated (skin test)
o humoral immunity
o immunofluorescence
o WBC/CRP.
What is MRSA
causes infection in different parts of the body, resistant to common anitbiotics
Risks of developing MRSA
o spread by contact
o insulin dependent diabetes
o hemodialysis
o injecting drug users
o HIV.
Symptoms of MRSA
o mild infection of the skin
o can cause serious skin infections
o lungs or urinary tract.
How to diagnose MRSA
swab
What is Meningococcal and how is it spread
o Spread via droplets, kissing, sharing drinks/food.
o A bacterial infection
risks for developing Meningococcal:
o babies and young children
o teenager
o Young adult,
o weakened immune system
o shared accommodation
symptoms of MRSA
o fever
o headache
o sleepiness
o joint and muscle pain
o vomiting
o crying
MRSA diagnosis
o Blood test
o cerebrospinal fluid.
Treatment for MRSA
early treatment of antibiotics
What is Hand, foot and mouth disease + transmission
- viral illness that causes fluid filled blisters
- no specific treatment and virus is self-limiting.
- droplet (coughing, sneezing)
Symptoms of Hand, foot and mouth disease
- Fever
- flu- like symptoms
- rash on soles, palms and in mouth.
