Immunology

Introduction Activation of Complement SYstem Complement Activation Pathways Feature Classical  Alternative Lectin Detects •

Introduction Spleen Lymph Nodes Lymph Node Drainage Pattern Lymph Node Drainage Pattern Lymph Node

Introduction The innate immune system provides the first line of defense against pathogens It consists of

Snapshot A 2-month-old baby boy is brought in for an urgent visit to the

Snapshot A 2-month-old boy presents with a 2-day history of fever and a painful

Overview Introduction The immune system involves cells from two major lineages including  lymphoid cells derived

Overview Antibodies are immunologically active circulating proteins that are composed of two heavy chains paired with two

Immunosuppressants Medication Clinical Use Mechanism of Action Adverse Effects Cyclosporine  Rheumatoid arthritisPsoriasisTransplant rejection prophylaxis

Overview Cell-mediated immunity is the result of cooperation between innate and adaptive immunity to 

Snapshot A 6-year-old boy presents to the hospital with a severe upper respiratory infection

Snapshot A 60-year-old-man presents with nausea and vomiting to his primary care physician. Medical