Are allergies part of the innate immune system?
Q. I have a question about this exam question: 1. Which of the following is an example of innate immunity?
A monoclonal immunoglobulin is present – now what?
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We’re on iBooks!
Finally – after jumping through a LOT of hoops, The Complete Hematopathology Guide is now on iBooks.
Immunology quiz
Here’s a little immunology quiz to test your knowledge. Answers are here.
Heavy chain disease
Q. Why do light chains appear in the urine in mu heavy chain disease but not in alpha or gamma heavy chain diseases?
How to memorize the interleukins
I know a bunch of you are studying for boards, or are thinking about studying for boards. Any little memory aid that could help with a question or two is probably most welcome at this point.
Primary immunodeficiencies
When people talk about immunodeficiency states, they’re usually talking about secondary immunodeficiencies, like AIDS.
CLL vs. benign lymphocytosis
Q. If you have a blood smear that shows a lymphocytosis, and all the lymphocytes look pretty mature, how do you know whether it’s chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or just a plain old benign lymphocytosis?
- Kristine Krafts, M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology University of Minnesota School of Medicine April 2013: 78,614 unique visitors.
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