INFLAMMATION Flashcards
1
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Definition
A
natural reaction of body to any kind of injuries
vascularised living tissue reaction to local injury
2
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Clue for inflammation
A
ITIS
pulpITIS
gingivITIS
mucosITIS
3
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Etiologies
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microbial infections: bacteria, fungal, virus
physical agents: burns, trauma
chemicals: toxins & caustic substances
immunologic reactions
4
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Clinical signs
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redness
swelling
heat
pain
loss of function
5
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Time course
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acute inflammation (48hrs)
chronic infection (>48hrs)
6
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Cell type
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acute: polymorphonuclear leukocyte (neutrophils)
chronic: mononuclear cells (macrophages, lymphocytes! plasma cells)
7
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Vascular events in acute inflammation
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vasoconstriction (transient), vasodilation, circulation becomes slow, leukocyte margination