Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction to Poison Ivy Kaitlynn Webb AP2630 Dr. Romig Strongsville When a person comes into contact with poison ivy‚ they are almost guaranteed to break out into an itchy and annoying rash. This rash is a product of the body’s response from the reaction of the immune system called a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. This type of reaction generally takes between several to seventy-two hours to show symptoms. Symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction include rash‚ pus around
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Hypersensitivity ■ Exaggerated responses by an individual to an antigen following a previous exposure ■ Ag-ab reaction – release large quantities of chemicals‚ enzyme‚ and cell stimulators that are damaging to the host. ■ Traditionally classified based on time after exposure to offending antigen ❑ Immediate hypersensitivity – Ab mediated ❑ Delayed hypersensitivity – Cell mediated Types of Hypersensitivity Type I - ANAPHYLACTIC Type
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Marks Discuss the production‚ properties and uses of monoclonal antibodies Discuss various in vitro antibiotic sensitivity testing methods SHORT ESSAYS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Dark ground microscope Enzyme linked immunosorbentassay (ELISA) Type IV Hypersensitivity reaction Endotoxins T – cell subsets Chemical disinfectants 6 X 10 = 60 Marks ***** 7352_2006_1_S03 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences‚ Karnataka M.D. [MICROBIOLOGY] DEGREE EXAMINATION Time: 3 Hours [Max. Marks : 100]
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Anatomy and Physiology Donna Loshbough Reeva Aggarwal January 23‚ 2014 Hodgkin Disease What is Hodgkin Disease? It is a type of lymphoma‚ lymphoma being a type of cancer originating in the lymphatic system. It is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood‚ and is one of the most curable cancers known to man. One of the first signs of Hodgkin disease is an enlarged lymph node‚ which may then spread. However‚ this type of cancer is highly treatable; the types of treatment include radiation and/or
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Acute Systemic Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction involving the respiratory and/or the cardiovascular system; it has a rapid onset with the possibility of causing death. However‚ less severe reaction may be also defined as “anaphylaxis” if there is a high index of suspicion for allergic reaction in the setting of previously diagnosed allergy (Sanchez et al. 1999; Simons et al. 2007; Tang and Liew‚ 2008). It was observed by Simons (2006) that anaphylaxis is a disease of modern
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Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity Hypersensitivities/Allergies Increased or excessive response to the presence of an antigen to which the patient has been exposed Degree of reaction ranging from uncomfortable to life threatening Classified into 5 basic types Type 1- Rapid Hypersensitivity Reactions-Most Common Type 2- Cytotoxic Reactions Type 3- Immune Complex Reactions Type 4- Delayed Hypersensitivity Reactions Type 5- Stimulatory Reactions
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VTCT Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis Contents Page Page 2-3 Assignment brief Page 4 Task A; A-B Page 5 Task A; C-D Page 6 Task A; E Page 7 Task B; A-B Page 8 Task B; B-C Page 9 Bibliography VTCT Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis Task A a) Define contact dermatitis Contact Dermatitis is a non contagious form of eczema. It is mainly found on hands in the field of hair and beauty‚ but can effect anywhere on the body‚ it is commonly seen in
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Axia College Material Appendix C Immune Response and Hypersensitivity Puncture Wound Multimedia Activity After completing the Puncture Wound Multimedia Activity‚ complete the table below. List the four events of the inflammatory response covered in the activity in the order of occurrence. Rewrite the events in your own words‚ using vocabulary terms from Ch. 2 of the text. Vascular Events in an Inflammatory Response |Events |Simplified description of event
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Axia College Material Appendix C Immune Response and Hypersensitivity Puncture Wound Multimedia Activity After completing the Puncture Wound Multimedia Activity‚ complete the table below. List the four events of the inflammatory response covered in the activity in the order of occurrence. Rewrite the events in your own words‚ using vocabulary terms from Ch. 2 of the text. Vascular Events in an Inflammatory Response |Events |Simplified description of event
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HYPERSENSITIVITY AND BEE STINGS 1 Heidi Schoen 04/18/2013 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Unit 4 Assignment 1 HYPERSENSITIVITY AND BEE STINGS 2 The cause of hypersensitivity to bee stings lays in the persons anti-bodies. Bee sting venom contains proteins that affect skin cells and the immune system. This type of reaction is known as a systemic reaction and is an allergic reaction that happens to people who have developed anti-bodies against the insect venom from
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