Immunology/Allergy Flashcards
Mechanism underlying allergic penumonitis
Type 3 hypersensitivty reaction
Anti-smooth antibodies
Autoimmune hepatitis
Vaccinations given at 12 months?
Hib/Men C, Men B, pneuomococcal, MMR
What confirms immunity after hepatitis B vaccination course?
Antibody to HepB surface antigen (HBsAg, anti-HBs)
What type of vaccine is MMR
Live attenuated
Treatment for Giardia
Metronidazole
Frequent mucosal and GI infections, which immunoglobulin deficiency?
IgA
Prone to infections from encapsulated bacteria, which immunoglobulin deficiency?
IgG
Prone to viral, bacterial and fungal infections, which immunoglobulin deficiency?
IgM
Increased stool osmolarity and positive hydrogen breath test?
Lactose intolerance
Mechanism of hyperacute allograft rejection?
Class I HLA antibody activation, granulocyte adhesion and thrombosis