Immunology Flashcards
Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction =
IgE mediated
Example of type 1
Allergic reaction
Type 2 hypersensitivity reaction =
Antibody dependent
Example of type 2
Myasthenia gravis
Good pastures
Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction =
Immune complex
Example of type 3
Glomerulonephritis
Vasculitis
Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction =
T cell mediated
Example of type 4
TB
Type 5 hypersensitivity reaction =
Stimulus
How does histamine release cause shock
Capillary leak and oedema
Causes vasodilation
Loss of PVR
Symptoms and signs of anaphylaxis
Stridor Increased resp effort Wheeze Cyanosis Tachycardia Skin reaction - rash / itch Angioedema
Useful diagnostic test in anaphylaxis
triptase
Acute treatment in anaphylaxis
ABCDE Remove precipitant Alert anaesthetics Adrenaline IM 0.5mg Chlorphenamine Hydrocortisone IV fluids Nebs salbutamol for wheeze
Causes of lymphadenopathy
Malignancy - lymphoma / leukaemia
Infective - bacterial (TBV) / viral (EBV)
Sarcoid
RA
Amyloidosis
Lymphadenopathy as part of malignancy usually presents as?
Slow and painless