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INFLAMMATION Flashcards

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Definition

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natural reaction of body to any kind of injuries
vascularised living tissue reaction to local injury

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Clue for inflammation

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ITIS
pulpITIS
gingivITIS
mucosITIS

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Etiologies

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microbial infections: bacteria, fungal, virus
physical agents: burns, trauma
chemicals: toxins & caustic substances
immunologic reactions

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Clinical signs

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redness
swelling
heat
pain
loss of function

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Time course

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acute inflammation (48hrs)
chronic infection (>48hrs)

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Cell type

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acute: polymorphonuclear leukocyte (neutrophils)
chronic: mononuclear cells (macrophages, lymphocytes! plasma cells)

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Vascular events in acute inflammation

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vasoconstriction (transient), vasodilation, circulation becomes slow, leukocyte margination

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