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13 Cards in this Set
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How common is CHD?
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16% of all immune HA's; not so very common
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What are 2 forms of CHD?
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Acute or chronic
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What Ab class causes CHD?
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IgM
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Which type of CHD is better?
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Acute
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What are 3 causes of Acute CHD?
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1. Lymphoprolif disorders
2. Mcoplasma pneumonia 3. Infectious mono |
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in whom is CHRONIC CHD commonly seen?
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Elderly, during cold weather
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What are the DAT results for CHD?
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Reacts only with Complement, so:
Poly = 2-3+ Mono = 0 C3 = 2-3+ Ctrl = 0 |
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What are the IAT reactions seen in CHD?
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IS = 4+
37 = 3+ IAT= 0-3+ |
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What is the most common SPECIFICITY of the antibody causing CHD?
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Anti-I
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When the occasional anti-i is seen causing CHD, why is it?
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Infectious mono
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What are the typical symptoms of CHD?
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-Mild chronic anemia
-Occasional jaundice/pallor |
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When is episodic hemolysis seen in CHD?
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Upon cold exposure
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Is CHD treatable?
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Not really; just stay warm.
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