RACP- Immunology

Question 1

A 27-year-old woman presents requesting the seasonal influenza vaccine. She recalls developing an urticarial reaction after scrambled eggs as a child. She has since avoided raw or undercooked eggs. She has had no reaction to cakes or bakes goods containing egg. What is the most appropriate advice regarding the seasonal influenza vaccine?
a) She can be given the influenza vaccine
b) She should undergo desensitisation to egg protein
c) Skin prick testing to egg white should be performed
d) She should have a trial of the influenza vaccine at 1/10th the dose
e) The influenza vaccine should be avoided for life

Answer 1

a) She can be given the influenza vaccine

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common clinical presentation of AA Amyloidosis?

a) Gastroparesis
b) Macroglossia
c) Peripheral Neuropathy
d) Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
e) Nephrotic Syndrome

Answer 2

e) Nephrotic Syndrome