Monaco Group Activity Flashcards
1
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Rh antigens do not activate complement but instead have red blood cells destroyed by oposonization and phagocytosis by macrophages
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2
Q
SLE pts do NOT have a monoclonal spike but they do have ab against histones, nuclear proteins, ANA, and ab against dsDNA, and reduced C3 during periods of disease activity
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3
Q
leukotriene = late phase molecule
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4
Q
what is responsible for wheal part of wheal and flare?
A
histamine
5
Q
what is HAE?
A
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
they have bronchial constriction that can resemble anaphylactic rxns!!
6
Q
Tb positive test shows…
A
macrophages activated by IFN-gamma
7
Q
serum sickness is a Type III hypersensitivity rxn
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8
Q
type III serum sickness has what mediators?
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C5a and neutrophils
