BIOS 255 Week 5 Assignment: Case Study – Hypersensitivity Reactions
(BIOS 255 Week 5 Assignment)
- Manuel is experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction. What are hypersensitivity reactions?
- Briefly describe the different types of hypersensitivity reactions.
- What type of hypersensitivity reaction is Manuel likely experiencing and how do you know?
- Is this an antibody or T-cell mediated response? What class of antibodies or type of T- cells are involved?
- Why was epinephrine administered and how does epinephrine work in this case?