Overview Respiratory infection Description Bronchitis Inflammation of the airway. Predisposition in COPD. Pulmonary abscess Abscess of the pulmonary tissue. Predisposition in aspiration, loss of consciousness, poor dentition Pneumonia Infection of the lung parenchyma Common Causative Organisms
In a tabular format, distinguish between Hyperacute vs Acute vs Chronic Graft rejection Hyperacute Acute Chronic Onset < 48 hours (immediate > 6 months > 6 months Risk factors ABO incompatibility, HLA incompatibility HLA incompatibility, Inadequate immunosuppression Previous acute rejection,…
A 14 year old male presented at Thika Level 5 Outpatient Department with a history of an insect bite earlier during the day. The mother suspects it was a bee sting. He has left upper eyelid swelling (which is the…
Distinguish between passive and active immunity Passive immunity Active immunity Definition Transfer of preformed antibodies to an unimmunized individual Immunity that occurs with exposure of an unimmunized individual to a pathogenic antigen Examples Natural sources, Artificial sources Natural active immunization,…
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