Hypersensitivity 1 4
Hypersensitivity 1 4
Hypersensitivity 1 4
HYPERSENSITIVITY
A damage to host mediated by preexisting an abnormal immune response to self or foreign antigen
Type I: Anaphylactic/Immediate Reactions Type II: Cytotoxic Reactions Type III: Immune Complex Reactions Type IV: Cell-Mediated/delayed Reactions
within minutes of exposure to antigen Antigens combine with IgE antibodies IgE binds to mast cells and basophils, causing them to undergo degranulation and release several mediators:
Dilates and increases permeability of blood vessels (swelling and redness), increases mucus secretion (runny nose), smooth muscle contraction (bronchi). Prostaglandins: Contraction of smooth muscle of respiratory system and increased mucus secretion. Leukotrienes: Bronchial spasms.
Anaphylactic
Chemical mediators
Mechanism of Type I
Sensitizing dose first contact with allergen (specific B cells form IgE which attaches to mast cells and basophils) Provocative dose - subsequent exposure with the same allergen (binds to the IgE-mast cell complex) Degranulation : releases mediators with physiological effects (vasodilation and bronchoconstriction) Symptoms : rash, itching, redness, increased mucous discharge, pain, swelling, and difficulty breathing
Systemic Anaphylaxis
Sudden
respiratory and circulatory disruption that can be fatal in a few minutes Allergen and route are variable Bee stings, antibiotics or serum injection
Blocking Ab
activation of complement by IgG or IgM binding to an antigenic cell. Antigenic cell is lysed. Transfusion reactions:
ABO
Blood group system: Type O is universal donor. Incompatible donor cells are lysed as they enter bloodstream.
Blood Group System: 85% of population is Rh positive. Those who are Rh negative can be sensitized to destroy Rh positive blood cells.
Hemolytic disease of newborn: Fetal cells are destroyed by maternal anti-Rh antibodies that cross the placenta.
reactions against soluble antigens circulating in serum. Antibody-Antigen immune complexes are deposited in organs, activate complement, and cause inflammatory damage.
Glomerulonephritis:
Inflammatory kidney
damage.
Occurs
Anaphylactic
Type IV Hypersensitivity
Cell-mediated A delayed response to Ag involving activation of and damage by T cells Delayed allergic response skin response to allergens tuberculin skin test, contact dermititis from plants, metals, cosmetics Graft rejection reaction of cytotoxic T cells directed against foreign cells of a grafted tissue; involves recognition of foreign HLA
Immunopathology
Transplant rejection
Mechanisms
involved in transplant
rejection
T
Direct
pathway via recipient CD4+ and CD8+ recognition of MHC Class I antigens on donor APCs Indirect pathway whereby processing of antigen by the recipients APCs is required
Antibody
Granuloma in a leprosy
Delayed hypersensitivity
Comparison of hypersensitivity