September 30, 2015 - Immune Deficient Patients Flashcards

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Primary Immune Deficiency

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Usually hereditary

Due to intrinsic immune abnormality

Sometimes presents later in life

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Secondary Immune Deficiency

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Acquired or due to an external cause.

This can be caused by infection (HIV), medication, or nutrition.

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10 Warning Signs of Immunodeficiency

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  1. > 4 acute otitis media in 1 year (or > 2 in adults)
  2. > 2 sinus infections in 1 year
  3. > 2 pneumonias in 1 year
  4. Failure to thrive
  5. Need for IV antibiotics to clear infection
  6. Recurrent, deep skin or organ abscesses
  7. Persistent thrush after age 1, or fungal infections
  8. Recurrent viral infections (even warts)
  9. Infection with normally harmless bacteria (mycobacteria)
  10. Positive family history
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Pus and Immunodeficiency

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Important question to ask.

A lack of pus may indicate leukocyte adhesion deficiency.

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Marijuana and Immunodeficiency

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Can cause aspergillus infections.

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Testing for Complement Deficiency

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CH50 / Total Hemolytic Complement

C3 and C4 levels do not rule out a complement deficiency.

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Neutrophil Oxidative Burst

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Test for neutrophil function.

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