Lymphatic DnD

Question 1

transmitted by sexual bodily fluids and the sharing of needles
- destroys t-4 lymphocytes
- leads to ___

SYMTPOMS:
- fever for couple weeks
- asymptomatic for 10 years
-fatigue
-yeast

Answer 1

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus

Question 2

T-4 lymphocyte cells gets so low victim is prone to opportunistic infections
Opportunistic infections: infections that normal people can yield off but people with weaker immune systems cannot
-pneumonia
-special cancers
-tuberculosis

TX: based on symptoms
antiretroviral medications

Answer 2

AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency virus

Question 3

Immune systems response to foreign substance
the production of antibodies causes symptoms like swelling or redness

common things that can trigger it:
peanuts, shellfish, pollen

Answer 3

Allergy

Question 4

extreme reaction of allergens
Symps: coughing, redness, swelling, respiratory problems

TX: epinephrine pen
tip: wear bracelet.

Answer 4

Anaphalctic Shock

Question 5

Category of immune system dnd which includes allergies

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity

Question 6

growth of abnormal cell growth
Metastasis: when bad ells break of from group, travel using lymph vessels, and grow somewhere else [SPREADING]

different types

TX: chemo, radiation, surgery

Answer 6

Cancer

Question 7

Lymph node cancer caused by the multiplication/over production of lymph nodes/lymphocytes
- cause UNKNOWN: could be family, environmental impacts

SYMPS: painless enlargement of lymph nodes

TX: chemo, radiation

Answer 7

Hodgkin’s disease: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Question 8

cause: EBV: epstein-barr virsus
haring of body fluids [SALIVA]

Symptoms: fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, appetite loss, sore muscle

TX: rest, fluids, meds for swelling/pain

Answer 8

infectious monocluesis

Question 9

excessive production of lymph node fluid
damage/blocked lymphatic system
- removal of key lymph nodes may cause post cancer

SYMSP: swelling or lymph nodes, ARMS LEGS TARGET

TX: comrpession devices, massage

Answer 9

Lymphedema

Question 10

inflammation of tonsils due to bacteria/virus
a type can include strepp

Symps: difficulty swallowing, throat pain, red/white tonisls, yellow covering of tonsils

TX: antibiotics,
deeper cases include tonsillectomy

Answer 10

Tonsilitis

Question 11

body immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues

SYMP: dependent on disease
can be universal like fatigue, muscle pain, swelling, hair loss, etc.

TX:NO CURE
meds to help with pain

Answer 11

Autoimmune disease

Question 12

AUTOIMMUNE disease which stiffens the skin and blood vessels becasue of overproduction of collagen

symps: can happen with organs
raynauds: blood vessels in fingers/toes spasm
TX: immunopressens,pain meds,physical therapy

Answer 12

scleroderma

Question 13

AUTOIMMUNE
symps: fatigue, achy muscles, fever, hair loss,
BUTTERFLY RASH
TX: depends on symptoms
anti-inflam drugs

Answer 13

Lupus erthryomatosus