... 1. Braunwald E: Heart Disease—A Test Book of Cardiovascular Medicine. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1997.
2. Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher KJ, et al (eds): Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14/e. New York: McGraw
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... 1. Feldman M, Scharschmidt BF, Sleisenger MH (eds): Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 6/e. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1997.
2. Haubrich WS, Schaffner F, Berk JE (eds): Bockus
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... 1. Fauci AS, et al: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14/e. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1998.
2. Kelly WN, et al: Textbook of Rheumatology, 5/e. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1997.
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... 1. Lee GR, et al (eds): Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology, 10/e. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1998.
2. Williams WJ, et al (eds): Hematology, 5/e. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1995.
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... Signs and Symptoms After exposure to an antigen, feeling of impending doom, weakness, sneezing, wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, respiratory distress, abdominal cramping, hypotension, shock
Treatment (Tx) Epinephrine,... Pictures
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... Common variable immunodeficiency is characterized by progressive deterioration of B-cell (humoral) immunity, resulting in increased susceptibility to infection. Unlike X-linked hypogammaglobulinemia, this disorder (also known as acquired hypogammaglobulinemia or agammaglobulinemia... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... The environment contains thousands of pathogenic microorganisms — viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Ordinarily, we protect ourselves from infectious organisms and other harmful invaders through an elaborate network of... Host defense system ... Antigens ... B lymphocytes ... T lymphocytes ... Macrophages ... Cytokines ... Complement system ... Polymorphonuclear leukocytes ... Immune disorders ... Hypersensitivity disorders ... Type I hypersensitivity (allergic disorders)
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... Allergic purpura, a nonthrombocytopenic purpura, is an acute or chronic vascular inflammation affecting the skin, joints, and GI and genitourinary (GU) tracts, in association with allergy symptoms. When allergic purpura primarily affects the... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Allergic rhinitis is a reaction to airborne (inhaled) allergens. Depending on the allergen, the resulting rhinitis and conjunctivitis may occur seasonally (hay fever) or year-round (perennial allergic rhinitis).
Causes and ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Anaphylaxis is a dramatic and widespread acute atopic reaction marked by the sudden onset of rapidly progressive urticaria and respiratory distress. A severe anaphylactic reaction may precipitate vascular collapse, leading to systemic shock and... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment and special considerations ... Pictures
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... Also called acquired hypogammaglobulinemia and agammaglobulinemia with immunoglobulin-bearing B cells, common variable immunodeficiency is characterized by progressive deterioration of B-cell (humoral) immunity. This results in increased susceptibility to infection. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Allergic purpura, or anaphylactoid purpura, is a type of nonthrombocytopenic purpura. It’s characterized by allergy symptoms and acute or chronic vascular inflammation affecting the skin, joints, or GI or genitourinary (GU) tract. When allergic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Epstein-Barr virus [EBV], benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, and “Yuppie flu” — is typically marked by debilitating... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... An immune disorder, allergic rhinitis is a reaction to airborne (inhaled) allergens. Depending on the allergen, the resulting rhinitis and conjunctivitis may be seasonal (hay fever) or year-round (perennial allergic rhinitis). Allergic rhinitis is the most common atopic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Author: Emily Riehm Meier, MD
What to Do - Take Action
Febrile neutropenia should be considered a medical emergency in children
receiving chemotherapy. Neutropenia is defined as an absolute neutrophil
count (total white blood cell count in... Suggested Readings
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Esther Forrester, MD
What to Do - Make a Decision, Take Action
The overall goal of immunizations is to prevent disease. This revolution in
science began with the invention of the smallpox vaccine by Jenner in 1796
and has... Suggested Readings
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... Matthew Fogg, MD
Allergic Child - BASICS
Allergic Child - description
The allergic child tends toward IgE-mediated reactions in response to pollens, molds, environmental allergens, drugs, insect stings, and foods. ... Allergic Child - DIAGNOSIS ... Allergic Child - TREATMENT ... Allergic Child - FOLLOW UP ... Allergic Child - bibliography ... Allergic Child - CODES
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