Unit 2 - Immune Disorders Flashcards
What is a hyper sensitivity or allergic reaction
The immune system over reacts to foreign invaders by producing too many antibiotics or other chemicals
What is an auto immune disorder
Sometimes the immune system identifies parts of its own body as foreign and attacks them.
What is immuno suppression
When the immune system does not react or cannot generate an appropriate immune response
What are the three types of immune disorders
Hypersensitivity, immune deficiencies, immunoproliferative disorders
What are the two types of hypersensitivity reaction
Allergic reaction, auto immune disease
What is hypersensitivity
Antigenic response beyond what is considered normal. Animal is sensitized to an antigen if exposed to that antigen again the immune system reacts in a damaging manner.
What are the four types of hypersensitivity
Type one, type two, type III, type 4
What is a type one hypersensitivity reaction
Anaphylactic shock
What is a type 2 hypersensitivity reaction
Cytotoxic
What is a type III hypersensitivity reaction
Immune complex
What is a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction
Cell mediated or delayed hypersensitivity
Describe an anaphylactic reaction
Allergic reaction provoked by reexposure to a specific Allergan. Exposure may be by ingestion, inhalation, injection, direct contact.
What is the treatment for an anaphylactic reaction
Epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids
Describe the sensitization form of an anaphylactic reaction
An antigen is presented to helper T cells that stimulate the B cell production of ige antibodies specific to the antigen. Ige antibodies bind to the FC receptors on the surface of mast cells and basophils. Mast cells and basophils coated with ige become sensitized
Describe the. Second exposure form of an anaphylactic reaction
He antigen combines with two IGE antibodies on sensitized cells. Degranulation and secretion of histamines, prostaglandins and some other chemicals. Vasodilation of blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction
What is a systemic anaphylactic reaction
If antigen appears in blood, the result can be either anaphylactic shock or more localized reaction
What is a localized anaphylactic reaction
If Antigen enters to the skin, is ingested or inhaled the localized reaction is typical.
What is anaphylactic shock
Rare, life-threatening, immediate allergic reaction to food, and injection, and insect sting. Signs include severe respiratory distress and the sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, excessive drooling, shock, seizures, coma, death. Animals gums are very pale and the limbs are cold. Heart rate is fast but post is weak.
How do you counteract an anaphylactic reaction
IV injections of epinephrine is administered to counteract the reaction. Treatment for other associated problems such as difficulty breathing may be needed.
What is hives or urticaria
Allergic reaction to drugs, chemicals, something eaten, insect bites, sunlight. Develops within 20 minutes of exposure to allergens
Describe hives
These severe type of anaphylactic reaction. Small bumps occur on the skin. Often the hair stands up over the swellings and sometimes they itch
Describe facial swelling
Most often noticed on the face especially on the lips, the muzzle, around the eyes. Usually not life-threatening. Give antihistamines and corticosteroids
What is allergic asthma
Most often in cats. Occurs more frequently in summer and after going outdoors. Asthma attacks can be moderate or lengthy and severe
Describe the signs of allergic asthma
Coughing, shortness of breath, mouth breathing, breathing with abdominal efforts. This conviction occurs as a result of construction of the breathing passages triggered by the release of compounds such as histamines that combat allergens
What is the treatment for allergic asthma
Oral or inhaled corticosteroids but they do not treat the underlying cause of the asthma. Determining allergic trigger can be difficult
What’s one warning about cats with asthma attacks
Decompensation and stress can be fatal to them, may need sedation before procedures like radiographs
Describe the type 2 cytotoxic reaction
Activation of complement by combination of IgG or I GM to antigenic cell equals cell lysis.further damage can be caused by macrophages that will attack the antibody coated cells.
What triggers the antibody antigen complex
Unclear. May be associated with other immune system disturbances or triggered by a drug, vaccine, infection. Most often trigger cannot be pinpointed