hypersensitivity Flashcards
which antibody drives the reaction in the baby for haemolytic anaemia
IgG
what does the combs test detect
antibodies to red blood cells
How does the direct combs test work
uses baby’s blood to demonstrate the presence of antibodies attached to red blood cells.
How does the INdirect combs test work
uses mothers serum to demonstrate the presence of antibodies that are capable of binding to RBCs
RA is a type of which hypersensitivity reaction
type 3 immune complexes
what are the autoantibodies in RA
rheumatoid factor
anti cyclic citrullinated peptide
Graves disease pathogenesis
antibody to TSH receptor
which cell type is responsible for initial response in sensitisation phase of allergy development upon first exposure to allergen
APC
which cell type is responsible for initial response in effector phase upon re exposure to allergen
memory B cell
