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    identified as allergens, also referred to as antigens, and induce an inflammatory response in either a primary or secondary immune response. Secondary immune responses to allergens directly correlate to the more severe systemic reactions, however initial primary responses are necessary to propagate secondary immune responses. Hypersensitivity is the over-reaction or complete intolerance of the immune system in regards to an allergic reaction and usually occurs within a secondary immune response. (10)…

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    Contact Dermatitis Dermatitis is redness, soreness, and swelling (inflammation) of the skin. Contact dermatitis is a reaction to certain substances that touch the skin. There are two types of contact dermatitis: • Irritant contact dermatitis. This type is caused by something that irritates your skin. This type does not require previous exposure to the substance for a reaction to occur. This type is more common. • Allergic contact dermatitis. This type is caused by a substance that you are…

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    Why Do Sustenance Hypersensitivities Happen? "As per a study discharged in 2013 by the Communities for Sickness Control and Avoidance, nourishment hypersensitivities among youngsters expanded roughly half somewhere around 1997 and 2011" (Charge) Sustenance sensitivities have dependably been around, yet despite everything we don't know precisely why it is that they create in our bodies. There are numerous hypotheses that appear to be on track in finding a genuine purpose behind the reason for…

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    Fasiha [18593940] Case study 1 [Immunology] There are four types of hypersensitivity and type 1 hypersensitivity is one of the four types. (Richard Warrington1*, 2011) Type 1 hypersensitivity, also known as Anaphylactic (Gary A Bannon, 2006) is an immediate hypersensitivity reaction. Hypersensitivity is where the immune system produces unwanted reactions. (Richard Warrington1*, 2011) Examples of common food triggers of type 1 hypersensitivity are peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, egg, milk…

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    Ecological Control Three fundamental treatment choices exist for hypersensitivity sufferers: 1. Sensitivity Medication 2. Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) 3. Ecological Control What Is Environmental Control? Ecological control requires a touch of work on your part - it's not exactly as simple as gulping a pill or getting a shot - however it is the best treatment for hypersensitivities. In the event that you can control your surroundings and stay away from your allergens, then you won't…

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    a CrCl >50 mL/min. *Levofloxacin (Levaquin) 250 mg daily for 3 days Baseline serum creatinine, BUN, & CBC GI symptoms, dizziness, confusion, hypersensitivity, photosensitivity, & tendonitis (BBW) CrCl >50 mL/min no dose adjustment necessary *Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg twice daily for 3 days Baseline serum creatinine, BUN, & CBC GI symptoms, dizziness, confusion, hypersensitivity, photosensitivity, & tendonitis (BBW) Geriatrics with normal renal function, no dosage adjustment is…

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    Antihistamines can be utilized for skin rash, and amino-phylline for bronchial choking. On the off chance that the aviation route is discouraged, position of a breathing tube would be required also." (Molle, Durham, Kronenberger, and West-Stack, 2004) The guess of an anaphylactic stun relies on upon how rapidly crisis therapeutic consideration is given. Be that as it may, demise is conceivable from serious hypersensitivity. For the individuals who get fast treatment, quick recuperation is…

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    Chemotherapy Essay

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    side effects will often be combined, for example, a myelosuppressive drug may be combined with nonmyelosuppressive drug such as vincristine., When cure is no longer the purpose of treatment at the end stage of disease, the balance between an quality of life and possible toxicities of treatment has to be given mindful consideration to ensure quality healthcare is provided [2]. The common adverse reaction of chemotherapy include hypersensitivity. Most hypersensitivity reactions are mild during…

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    DRESS Syndrome Analysis

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    Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, also known as drug-induced hypersensitivity Syndrome (DIHS) presents clinically as an extensive mucocutaneous rash, accompanied by fever, lymphadenopathy, hepatitis, hematologic abnormalities with eosinophilia and atypical lymphocytes, and may involve other organs with resultant damage in several systems. The pathogenesis is related to specific drugs (especially the aromatic anticonvulsants), altered immune response,…

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    Skin Rashe

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    Besides, after takingthe drug, allergic reaction of skin rashes was exhibited. So the physician diagnosed the patient ashaving an allergic reaction to a drug.2. What kind of hypersensitivity is hay fever, and what are the signs of it?Hay fever (Pollinosis), also known as allergic rhinitis, is a Type 1 hypersensitivity (inflammationof the nose) triggered when the immune system becomes sensitive and overreacts to allergicsubstances in the environment. Typical signs and symptoms of hay fever…

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