Monday, April 7, 2014

Hypersensitivity Reaction - Mnemonic



mnemonic for hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity

Excessive, undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system.There are four type of
hypersensitivity reactions.

Type 1 – Anaphylaxis reaction

Occur after ten to fifteen minutes of exposure. Primary involve cellular component in this type is basophil or mast cell and involve antibody is IgE.
eg: - allergy, asthma, anaphylaxis

Type 2 – Cytotoxic reaction

This is an antibody mediated reaction and mainly involves IgG and IgM.
eg: - Blood transfusion reaction, Hemolytic disease of new born, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia….

Type 3 – Immune complex mediated reaction.

This is due to deposition of antigen –antibody complex in tissues.
eg: - Systemic lupus erythematosus, Serum sickness, Arthus reaction, Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis. 

Type 4 – Delayed type reaction

This is a cell mediated reaction and activated T lymphocytes are mainly involved.
eg: - Contact dermatitis, Multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetic, Rheumatoid arthritis…..

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