Type 3 Flashcards
1
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Antigens
A
Exogenous (pathogens) and autoantigens
2
Q
Mediators
A
IgG, IgA, IgM and complement
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
Immune complexes
4
Q
Time taken
A
4-12 hours
5
Q
Pathology
A
Acute inflammatory reaction including neutrophils
6
Q
Diseases
A
SLE, RA, viral hepatitis, farmers lung (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)
7
Q
Treatment
A
Corticosteroids, immunosuppresants, plasmapheresis and infliximab