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AI hemolytic anemia
-
scattered rhonci
-
- disrupted tissue barier
- bug mimics host >
- IGM, IGG
- Cold Abs, agglutinins
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CLINICAL
- WBC high
- neutrophils in sputum
- STRONG AGGLUTINATION OF RBC IN FRIDGE
-
TX
- Erythromycin
- stay out of COLD!
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Infections that lead to AI dx
-
s. pyogenes
- rheumatic fever
-
strep.
- acute glomerulonephtritis
-
mycoplasma pneumonia
-
hemolytic anemia
- drop in RBC due to IgM binding to RBC > cold agglutinates below 37'C
-
Drug induced serum sickness
- SWELLING EVERYWHERE
- ENLARGED LN & SPLEEN
- RASH EVERYWHERE
-
TYPE 3 rxn
- IgG response > comp > histamine > adhesion molecules
- WBCs migrate, INFLAMMATION rxn
- DEPOSITION ZONES
- LOW serum C1q, C3 >>comp consumption!!
- PCN, horse serum
- RBCs, protein in urin
- EKG abnormal > dec. circ to post brain
- EDEMA
- IgG, C3 in perivascular area
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TX
- benadryl
- naprosyn
- prednisone
-
Allergic Asthma
- each time worse
-
TYPE 1 rxn
- cd4, th2 cells
- mast cell, eosinophils, IgE >histamine
- AA > leukotrienes >> BRONCHOCONSTRICTION
- th >il3,4,5, TNFa >>PROLONG allergin rxn
- eosinophils >>OVERPRODUCTION OF MUCUS
- NKT
- air gets trapped in lungs > hyperinflation
- wheezing all over lung fields
- HIGH eosinophils, IgE ABs
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TX
- broncodilator = theophylline
- albuterol
- Intal = dec. mast cell granule release
- immunotherapy
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Acute infectious MONO
- difficulty swallowing, loss of apetite
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EBV
- infects B cells
- 30-50d latency period
- latent for long time and reactivated periodically
- spreads thru kissing; as virus is shed in oral secretions
- HETEROPHILIC IGM = diagnostic
- binds to RBCs and agglutinates them
- REQ. bcrf1
- Foamy basophils
- CD8 T cells
- dry mouth, red and large tonsisl, PALATAL PETECHIAE
- soft abdomen, LIVER & SPLEEN ENLARGED
- HIGH WBC, w/ atypical monocytes
-
TX
- hospital
- salive
- steroids
- poss. tonsillectomy
- acyclovir
- antiCD20 rituximab
-
Contact Hypersensitivity to Poison Ivy
- TH1; IFNgamma
- DTH 4 rxn
- rxn on 2nd encounter, not 1st
- rash after 2 d
- swollen eyelids, penis
-
TX
- topical steroids
- benadryl
- anti-histamines
- protective clothes; cut nails short
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AIDS
- opp. infections
- wt. loss
- CD4 = receptor for HIV
- TNFalpha released during inf > anorexia & rapid wt loss
- ELISA & Western Blot; gp 120
-
TX
- anti retrovirals
- anti reverse transcriptase
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- stiffness in morning, goes away during day
- spongy swelling of joints
- dec. ROM
-
autoreactive CD4 T cells
- help B cells make arthritogenic ABs
- HLADRB1
-
C5a
- via ALTERNATE comp. path
-
CD11:CD18 (LFA1)
- TNFalpha & IL1 > integrin
- infiltration of lymphocytes
- RF factor (IgG)
- high sed rate
-
TX
- antimalarial = hydroxychloroquone
- methotrexate
- NSAID
- TNF a inhibitor - inflixamib
- sx for bone deformities
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- urinary incontinence
- blindness
- ataxia
- muscle weakness > paralysis
- nystagmus
- HLADR2
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TH1, CNS antigens, mast cell activation, complement, AB, cytokines
- DEMYELINATION
- anti-myelin
- more in WOMEN
- Major basic protein & Proteolipid FOUND IN CSF
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TX
- steroids & IFNbeta
-
cyclophosphamide injections
- inhibits T cell proliferation
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Common Variable ID (CVID)
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FREQUENT INFECTIONS
- seen in 15-35 y/o males and females
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mutation in TAC1 > which mediates ISOTYPE SWITCHING
- cant isotype switch
- no IgA, IgG, IgE
- unable to respond to vaccine
- cant make AB against polysacc.
- impaired somatic hypermutation
- hypogammaglobulinemic
- low affinity of few enzymes
- frequent & UNUSAL infections
- Deficiency of ICOs, mutation in CD19, BAffR
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TX
- IV Ig q 2 wks
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X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
- chrnoic infections since infancy
- collapse of part of lung
- chronic cough
- NO TONSILS, BUT NO TONSILLECTOMY!
-
pyogenic bacteria
- common extracellular pathogens
- damage airways
- Xq22 >BtK mutation
-
TX
- IV IgG q/wkend
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Wiskott-Alderich syndrome
- eczema w/ PETECHIA
- asthma
- bloody diarrhea
-
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- + coombs test
- RBCs coated w/ IgG***
- DARK URINE
-
ABNORMAL T CELL FX
- abnormal protein
- platelets and T cells are defective in # and Fx, cell div
- cytoskeleton fx imparied ****
- monocytes and phagocytes also impaired
- NK cells and B cells also abnormal
- T cells lose surface microvilli = BALD T CELLS***
- SPLEEN LACKS MARGINAL ZONE = lack of IgM
- no blood type antigens either!
- normal # of B and T cells BUT mitogen response diminished & no repsonse to antiCD3
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Flow cytometry test & Western blot
- Lack Of WASP protein
- premature stop codon
- ameoboid cytoskleton messed up
- +EBV
-
TX
- platelet transfusion
- steroids
- IV IgGs + trimethoprim/sulfa
-
bone marrow transplant
- cyclosporin for GVHD ; got it > tx w/ methylprednisone
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Kidney Graft Complications
-
many lymphocytes in kidney
- = rejection
- fever, severe cough w/ thick yellow sputum
- crackles and wheezes in lungs
- fungus A fumigatus cultured from sputum > tx w/ fungoside
-
TX
- methylprednisone
- anti-ICAM monoclonal AB
- cyclsoporin
- azathioprine
- monoclonal AB to CD3
- low doses for rest of life
-
Graft vs Host disease
- rash
-
diarrhea
- bleeding from colon and diffuse GVHD in LI
- pneumonitis
- liver damage
- RASH ON PALMS & SOLES, scalp and neck
-
donor attacks host
- occurs w/ mismatch of MCH and other..
- CD4
-
TX
- busulfan >eradicate host lymphocytes
- steroids
- tacrolimus - immunosupportive
- antithymocyte serum
- monoclonal anti CD2 injections q 2ds
- LONG term steroids
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Recurrent Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
- relapsing seizures
- lateralized seizures
-
lateral paralysis
- 5yrs later remains
- cold sores
- lesions on temporal and parietal lobe****
- VIRAL MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
- HIGH WBCs
-
TLR > IFNa/b DEFECTIVE
- TLR3 FAILURE
- DEFECT IN STAT1
- Genetic testing > homo deletion in exon 1 of UNC93B
- HSVI - db stranded DNA virus > travels in trigeminal nerves and ganglia
- noramlly bening, but when invades brain > HSE (via olfactory tract and trigeminal nerves > affects neurons and glia
- Photophobia
-
TX
- acyclovir
- ? IFNa/b - potential
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Lepromatous Leprosy
- hypopigmentation
-
loss of sensatino
- permanent
- loss of hair
-
deformities; nose bleeds
- affect nasal mucosa > congesiton and breakage of bld vessels
-
LL VS TbL
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LL
-
TH2
- inc. risk for asthma
-
IL4,5,6,10
- promote IgE
-
TbL
- TH1
-
mycobacterium
- acid fast
- bacilli
- virchow's cells - foam cells
- DTH 4 rxn
-
TX
- multiple drug regimen
- dapsone, clofazamine
- rifampine
-
Myasthenia gravis
-
muscle weakness
- weakness of facial mm
- ptosis
- trouble swallowing, chewing
- trouble talking, breathing
- improves w/ rest
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ENGLARGEMENT OF THYMUS GLAND
- thymomas > IMPAIRED NEG. SELECTION
- humor AI
- AB attack ACH receptor @ NMJ
- AB against MUSK
- double vision, improves spontaneously, but also worsens
-
TX
- pyridostigmine >ACHase inhbitor
-
hospital > azatioprine
- inhibits dna synthesis to keep b and t cell division minimal
- more sus. to infections
- removal of thymus may help
-
Di George Syndrome - aka - Severe T cell Deficiency
- congenital heart defects
- hypoparathyroidism
- hypocalcemia
- dysmorphic facial featrues
-
deletion or mutation of Tbxl1.> t box factors @ chromo 22q11
- FISH showed deltion
- FOXn1 mutation
- 2d old > feeding/ breathing problesm >> turn blue
- truncus arteriosus
- 2d/o > seizures, very low ca
- sx for heart, NO THYMUS
- no CD3 t cells
-
TX
- thymic transplant + mitogens PHA & CONA
- ca *& vit D supplements
- prophylactic Abs
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Systemic onsent Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJID, sJIA)
- fever wont stop
- rash w/ fever
- high WBC & inflammatory markers
- ENLARGED SPLEEN AND LN
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IL1, TNFa, IL6, Th17
- il6 > fever, anorexia, fatique, high acute phase reactants
- MUTATION in INFLAMMASOME
- mutation in NLRP3 > inc il1; ILIRRN mutation
- joint swelling; dec ROM but gets better thruout day
- anemia
- high neutrophil
-
TX
- indomethacin
- prednisone
- methotrexate
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TNFa, IL1, IL6 inhibitors
- toclizumab (6)
- ankinara (1)
-
Crohn's Disease
- fever
- chronic ABD pain
- wt loss****
- inflammatory lesion spanning GI
- NOD proteins ; imparied secretion of Defensins
- DYSREGULATION OF COMPLEX MUCOSAL IMMUNE FX - don''t really understand yet
- HIGH WBC, platelet, sed rate, CRP
-
endoscpy
- ulceration of esophagus & sm int
- perianal fistula
-
Bx
- neutrophil infiltration
- colitis w/ crypt abscesses
-
TX
- PPI - omeprazole
- steroids
- 6-mercaptopurine- chemo agent
- infliximab & adalimumam - anti TNFa
- natalizumab - anti integrin > dec. t cell homeing to gut
- ileum & cecum resection > drain abscesses
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Celiac Disease
- diarrhea, malabsorption
- failure to thrive
- abd distension
- anemia
- irritability
- muslce waste
- nause/vomiting
- constipation
- PERMANENT SENSITIVITY TO GLUTEN***
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HLA2 DQA & B; Chromo 6
-
95% A
- present to TH1 >IFNg
- other B
- high IL15 > activates APCs
- 33a peptides > passes into int. lining bc of tissue damage > response
- anti-IgA ABs****
- edema & flattening of mucosal folds in duodenal bulb > villous atrophy***
-
TX
- nutritional counseling > gluten free diet
-
Systemic Lupus Erythrematous (SLE)
- butterfly rash***
- SYMETRIC morning stiffness, swelling in fingers
- fever, chills, wt loss
- enlarged LN
- GLOMERULONEPHRITIS & ARTHRITIS
-
IMMUNE COMPLEX CLEARANCE not working
- complexes are small and get trapped in tissue and joings
- Autoantibodies against DNA!!!
- IFNa/b > activate autoreactive T cells > inc. class switch > inc IgG + hyperplasia of of LN, inc. plasma cells in medulla of LN
- IRF5****
- sun causes rash
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LOW C3
- the lower the worse the disease
- High IgG
-
TX
- antimalarial - plaquenil, hydroxyquinolone
- avoid direct sun
- prednisone
- NSAID
-
Congenital Asplenia
-
many OPPORTUNISTIC infections
- more sus. to encapsulated bacteria
- missing spleen
- HIGH WBC
-
TX
- vaccination against common pathogens
- prophylactic antibiotics
- autosomal recessive
-
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
-
recurrent infectins
- EBV
-
lighter skin and hair (compared to family)
- partial absence of melanin
- parents are second cousins
- platelet dysfunction > tendency to bleed
-
MASSIVE ORGAN INFILTRATION OF LYMPHOCYTES
- imparied lymphocyte cytotoxicity
- immune system can't kil virus infected cells
- Lymphocytes proliferate w/o restraint in attempt to control the infection
-
microtubule polymerization defect
-
decrease in phagocytosis
- recurrent PYOGENIC infections
- partial albinism
- peripheral neuropathy
-
progressive neuro defects
- cerebellar ataxia
- CNS atrophy
- seizures, etc
- affects the normal formation and TRAFFIC of vesicles in the cells
- no affect on NADPH fx
- NBT test is thus normal
-
TX
- prophylactic antibiotics
- aggressive mgmt of infections
-
Neutropenia
-
block of myeloid differentiation in bone marrow
- due to destruction > see neutrophils in all stages of devo w/ bone marrow smear
- due to decreased production > see reduced myeloid cells in bone marrow
- large reserves of neutrophils are stored in bone marrow and released to fight infection
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INCREASED peripharal NEUTROPHIL destruction
- 8hr half/life
- neutrophil transplant not used unless, life-threatening infection and no other tx has worked
-
TX
- Stem cell transplant
- chemo
-
Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
-
vulnerable to AEROSOLIZED pathogens
- SUS. to pneumococcal infections
- bc they dont make CATALASE
- repeat resp infections
- abscesses
- infections that "can't be cleared"
- chronic inflammation > CD4+ > GRANULOMAS
- "MICROBICIDAL ACTIVITY OF MACROPHAGES IMPAIRED"
-
neutrophils and macrophages can't destroy pathogens they take up
- phagocytes cant produce H202, superoxide
- defect in NADPH oxidase enzymes
- NBT TEST > NO REDUCTION (+)
-
TX
- IFNg
-
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (LAD)
- pyogenic infections
- wound healing problems
- severe gingivitis
-
defect in CD18
- common beta chain of integrins, LAF1, Mac1, p150, 95
- req. for leukocyte adhesion
- neutrophils and monocytes can't get out of bloodstream and to site of infection to assit
- can't get there >> NO INFLAMMATORY LESIONS
- normal T cell fx
- HIGH WBC
-
TX
- busulfan
- cyclophophamide
- anti-thymocyte serum
- bone marrow transplant
- autosomal recessive
-
Multiple Myeloma
- excessive fatigue
- malignancy of term. diff. B cells > CANCER OF PLASMA
- high sed rate, high IgG
- HOLES IN BONE/SKULL
-
TX
- cyclophosphamide
- eoposide
- decadrom
- periodic blood transfusions
- chemo
-
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
- DROP IN FETAL HEMATOCRIT
- anti-rh Ab of mom attack RH+ factor of baby
- anti-Rh >>IgG
-
TX
- Rhogam
- O-blood transfusion
-
Factor I deficiency
-
REPEAT MIDDLE EAR INFECTIONS
- very vulnerable to NEISSERIA infections
- mastoiditis, pneumonia
- due to pus fomring neutrophils
- HIVES ON BODY
- (similar to H factor def.)
-
C3 depletion
- alternate pathway C3 convertase is UNIHIBITED >>C3 consumption is accelerated >>
- lack of C3 & iC3b > INEFFECTIVE OPSONIZATION
- C3a > hives
- C3 levels are normal
- BUT C3 broken down at 4x normal rate
-
C8 Deficiency
- C5-9 Deficiencies >>NEISSERIA infections
- fever, stiff neck,
- REDISH/PURPLE rash
- loss of complement lytic fx
- HIGH WBC in CSF
-
TX
- lumbar puncture
- draw blood
- IV AB for infection
-
MHC I deficiency
- recessive
- midline granulomatous disease
- resembling WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS
- VASCULITIS in extremities
-
normal humoral immunity"
- "mhc 2 okay >> cd4 normal >>
- normal DTH rxn to candida & tuberculin
- bc depends on CD4 t cells
-
CD8 T cells - DEFICENT
- most gamma/delta CD8 T cells
- gamma delta form INDEPENDENT OF MHC 1
- less alpha/beta bc DEPEND ON MHC i
-
HIGH IgG
- caused by ok CD4
- caused by inability of CD8 to suppress
- leads to overproduction of AB!
- TAP 1 def resembles TAP 2 deficeincy
-
MHC II deficiency
-
pneumonia
- OPPORTUNISTIC pathogens
- MILD FORM OF SCID
- B CELLS don't express HLA-DQ/DR
- T cells can't respond to nonspecific mitogen
-
deficient in CD4
- so B cells can't proliferate
- defect in transcription factor req to regulate expression of MHC 2
-
clinical
- low Ig's
- T cells can't respond, b/c not directed by absent Igs
- low CD4
- high WBC
- Subtopic 5
-
TX
- maternal bone marow transfer
-
Omenn Syndrome
- severe OPPORTUNISTIC infections
- severe edema, SCID
-
VDJ recombo defect
- RAG1/2 knocked out
- B & T cell devo abolished > SCID
- few T cells > IL4 > convert few Igs > IgE >
-
High Ige
- rash worst on face
- blisters on palms and soles
- preponderance of eosinophils
- low Ig count
-
Tx
- rapidly fatal unless tx w/ bone marrow transplant
- x-linked recessive
-
T cell Lymphoma
- t cell precursors in THYMUS > malignant tranformation & clonal expansion
- double positive T cells
-
Cliinical
- low body wt
- BULGING L. CHEST
- no sound over L. chest
- mod. enlarged LN
- mediastinal shift to R
- L chest > abundant EOSINOPHILS
- high WBC
-
growth of mediastinal tumor
- rise in IgE
-
TX
- cytotoxic drugs
- anti-tumor drugs
-
Toxic Shock Syndrome
-
superantigens
- excessive stimulation of T cells
- macrophages > bind to MHCII
- overstimulate CD4
- release high cytokines
- high neutrophils
- localized S. aureus infection OR staph poisoning
- TSST-1
-
Edema, fluid loss
- due to TNFa
- may lead to multiple organ failure
-
TX
- IV fluids
- Abs
-
Hyper IgM immunodeficiency
- recurrent sinus infections
-
DEFECT IN CD40L
- production and isotype switching problem
- higher IgM , Very low all otehrs