Pathology - lymphatic/immune system

Question 1

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 1

• causes: HIV virus
• sx: low T-cells counts, fever, diaphoresis, susceptibility to frequent infection, wt loss
• tx: antiretroviral meds to slow progression, tx of secondary infections w antibiotics, no cure

Question 2

Lymphedema

Answer 2

• causes: parasitic infection, trauma, surgival removal of lymph nodes
• sx: persistent issue swelling
• tx: compression stockings, lymphedema pump, surgery

Question 3

Mononucleosis

Answer 3

• causes: epstein-barr virus, cytomagalovirus
• sx: extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever
• tx: supportive care

Question 4

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 4

• causes: meds, bacterial infections, autoimmine
• sx: fatigue, body pain, butterfly rash on face, headaches, nausea, hair loss, wt loss, anemia, SOB
• tx: NSAIDs

Question 5

Celiac disease

Answer 5

• causes: genetic defect, lack of enzyme that breaks down gluten, consumption of gluten triggers autoimmune reaction
• sx: wt loss, bloating, loose stools, eventual systemic organ wasting due to lack of nutrients, malabsorption
• tx: gluten-free diet