[Systemic immunologic diseases].

Abstract

The systemic manifestation of immunological diseases is due to the spread of antigen mostly bound to specific antibody. Vasculitis and serositis follow the deposition of immune complexes to membranes. Whereas heterologous antigen causes temporary immune reactions, autologous antigen induces chronically reactions with definite destruction of tissue. Therefore, immunosuppression is indicated in autoaggressive diseases with rapid progrediency. In temporary reactions, however, antiphlogistic drugs and corticosteroids are sufficient.

• Authors: H W Baenkler
• Journal: Fortschritte der Medizin (Fortschr Med) Vol. 95 Issue 14 Pg. 963-6 (Apr 14 1977) ISSN: 0015-8178 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Immunologisch bedingte Systemerkrankungen
• PMID: 15936 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Immunoglobulin G
• Immunoglobulin E

Topics

• Anaphylaxis (diagnosis)
• Graft vs Host Reaction
• Granulomatous Disease, Chronic (diagnosis)
• Humans
• Hypersensitivity (diagnosis)
• Immune System Diseases (diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Immunoglobulin E
• Immunoglobulin G
• Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (diagnosis)
• Purpura (immunology)
• Serum Sickness (diagnosis)
• Sjogren's Syndrome (diagnosis)
• Transfusion Reaction