Infection/Immune Flashcards
Neutrophil function
Mature neutrophils perform phagocytosis
Basophils
Stimulate inflammation and allergic reactions. Prevents blood clotting
Eosinophils
Prolongs inflammatory response.
Good at fighting parasites
Tissue mast cells
Prolong general and allergic inflammation
3 stages of inflammation
- Vasodilation: edema, warmth, redness
- Exudate stage: pus with dead WBCs
- Tissue repair and replacement
Stage 1 HIV
CD4-T count >500
No AIDS
Stage 2 HIV
CD4-T count 200-499. No AIDS
Stage 3 HIV
CD4-T count less than 200 and/or
AIDS present
What is a sign of infection that is often present first in older adults?
Change in consciousness or orientation
Hypersensitivity
Overactive immunity with excessive inflammation
Type 1 hypersensitivity
Rapid hypersensitivity.
Excessive vasodilation from excessive IgE and histamine release
Examples of type 1 hypersensitivity
Angioedema, anaphylaxis, allergic asthma
Type 2 hypersensitivity
Cytotoxic reaction in which the body destroys self cells
Examples of type 2 hypersensitivity
Hemolytic anemia, hemolytic infusion reaction.
Type 3 hypersensitivity
Immune complex mediated reaction. Attacks connective tissue and blood vessels
Type 4 hypersensitivity
Delayed reaction by the T cells. Stays local
Examples of type 3 hypersensitivity
Most autoimmune diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus
Examples of type 4 hypersensitivity
PPD reaction, poison ivy, graft rejection
What hypersensitivity can be treated with plasmapheresis?
Type 2 cytotoxic cell mediated hypersensitivity
Treatment for angioedema?
Epinephrine and corticosteroids
What is the first line drug for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
Fatigue, butterfly rash, body aches are symptoms of what
Lupus