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Immune System & Oncology | Pharmacist (Pharm.D) School Study Aid
Wiskott Aldrich
- Pathophysiology
- X-linked Recessive
- WASp Protein Mutation
- Antigen Presentation Defect
- Progressive Deletion of B and T Cells
- Signs and Symptoms
- Thrombocytopenia
- Eczema
- Infections
- Decreased IgM
- Increased IgE, IgA
2 mins
Hyper IgM Syndrome
- Pathophysiology
- Deficient CD40 Ligand on Helper T-cells
- Defective CD40 Receptor on B-cells
- Inability to Class Switch
- Signs and Symptoms
- Pyogenic Abscess
- Decreased IgG, IgA, IgE
4 mins
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Both B and T Cell Deficiency
- Recurrent Viral, Bacterial, Fungal, Protozoal Infections
- Defective Interleukin (IL) 2 Receptor
- X-Linked
- Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
- Failure to Synthesize MHC II Antigens
- Treat with Bone Marrow Transplant
2 mins
Ataxia Telangiectasia
- Pathophysiology
- Autosomal Recessive
- ATM Gene
- Defect in DNA repair
- Signs & Symptoms
- Cerebellar defects
- Spider Angiomas
- Sensitive to Radiation
- Defective Tumor Suppressor Gene
- Increased risk of Cancer, Leukemias, and Lymphomas
- Increased AFP levels
- IgA deficiency
- Repeated sinopulmonary infections
2 mins
