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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Systemic Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Implications

What causes systemic anaphylaxis? A release of mediators cause blood vessels to enlarge which will drop blood pressure- this is usually in response to injected antigens such...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Localized Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

What causes localized anaphylaxis? This is usually in response to ingested or inhaled allergens – presents as itchy eyes, sneezing, etc….. Localized anaphylaxis is typically caused by...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

How to Differentiate between Cold and Allergy Symptoms: A Guide for Doctors

What are some symptoms that would lead a doctor to believe that someone has a cold and not allergies? – fever- lasts less than 14 days –...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Nonspecific Defenses: The Innate Protective Mechanisms of the Body Against Foreign Invaders.

Nonspecific defenses Keep everything out and guard against all infections. Skin, sweat, mucas, tears Nonspecific defenses are the innate protective mechanisms that the body has in place...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

The Immune System’s First Line of Defense: Role of Physical Barriers, Cells, and Microbiota to Protect against Pathogens.

First line of defense Skin The first line of defense is the body’s innate, non-specific immune system, which includes physical barriers such as the skin and mucous...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Inflammatory Response: A Crucial Mechanism for Healing and Health, But When Does it Become Harmful?

Inflammatory response Second line of defense. Is activated when pathogens manage to enter the body, multiply, and release toxins into tissues. The inflammatory response is a nonspecific...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options

Fever Inflammatory response to pathogens by raising the core body temperature. Pathogens cannot survive in high temps and the rate of speed of white blood cells Fever...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Immunology

Role of Interferons in the Innate Immune Response to Viral Infections and Their Therapeutic Potential

Interferons Group of proteins that virus-infected cells produce to help other cells resist viral infection. Inhibit the synthesis of viral proteins in infected cells and help block...