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Why is the allergic response in serum sickness delayed?
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While other types of allergic reactions may produce a rapid response, the serum sickness reaction is delayed because it takes time for the body to produce antibodies to the new protein.
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What is serum sickness?
Serum sickness is a type of delayed allergic response, appearing four to 10 days after exposure to some antibiotics or antiserum, the portion of serum that contains antibodies, such as gamma globulin.
Can allergy shots cause serum sickness?
No. Even though the treatment solution for allergy shot is sometimes called "allergy serum", there is no serum in these solutions. Serum sickness occurs when a large dose of an animal serum protein or a large dose of some medications are given and the immune system make high doses of immune antibody against that protein. Small capillaries in the joints, kidneys, skin, etc get plugged up by the clumps formed when the antibody joins with the protein. Allergy shots use very week doses because the person is already allergic to the treatment solution. Large doses are required to develop serum sickness.
Immunity that occurs when antibodies come from another source?
If you mean the body is mounting an immune response to foreign antibodies, this can be a case of Type III Hypersensitivity (e.g. serum sickness).
What are treatments for serum sickness?
The first step in treatment of serum sickness is always to discontinue the drug or other substance which is suspected of causing the reaction. After that, all treatment is symptomatic. Antihistamines, pain relievers, and corticosteroids may be given.
What is the prognosis for serum sickness?
Most serum sickness reactions are mild, and disappear on their own after one or two weeks as long as the cause is removed. Sometimes, symptoms.may continue for several weeks. In very rare cases.there can be severe reactions and permanent damage.
What are total serum IgE tests used for?
The total level of IgE in the serum is commonly measured with a two-site immunometric assay.This test is useful for the diagnosis of allergic fungal sinusitis and bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
What effect would low serum albumin have on the central stress response?
impair wound healing
What areSide affects of penicilan?
The most common adverse reactions to Penicillin are: rash, drug fever, serum sickness, anaphylaxis, neuropathy, and nephropathy.
What risks are associated with abdominoplasty?
bleeding wound infection delayed wound healing skin or fat necrosis (death) hematoma (collection of blood in a tissue) seroma (collection of serum in a tissue) seroma (collection of serum in a tissue) blood clots pulmonary embolism
How do you get rid of black widow venom?
Black widow venom typically causes only mild symptoms, not death. Benzodiazepines and pain medications may be recommended to treat the pain resulting from the bite, if necessary. The only antivenin available is derived from horse serum, carries a moderate risk of allergic reaction or serum sickness after treatment and tends to be used only under such special circumstances as pregnant women with risk of preterm labor, the frail elderly or chronically ill children.
Does having more fat cells make you fatter easyer?
No, adipocytes are produced as a response to high serum triglycerides.
Plasma minus clotting proteins?
Serum
