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Main cellular infiltrate in acute inflammation
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Neutrophils
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Main cellular infiltrate in chronic inflammation
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Monocytes/macrophages, lymphocytes
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Main mediators in acute inflammation
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Histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes
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Main mediators in chronic inflammation
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Cytokines
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What cytokines are involved in fever?
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TNF, IL-1, PGE-2
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What acute phase proteins are elevated in inflammation?
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CRP, fibrinogen, SAA, increased ESR
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What types of leukocytosis occurs in inflammation?
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Neutrophilia, lymphocytosis, eosinophilia
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Neutrophilia is associated with what type of infection?
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Bacterial
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Lymphocytosis is associated with what type of infection?
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Viral/fungal
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Eosinophilia is associated with what type of infection?
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Allergic, parasitic
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What cytokines are involved in vasodilation?
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Histamine, NO
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What cytokine is involved in increasing permeability?
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Histamine
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What cytokine maintains the features of granulomas?
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TNF-alpha
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