1. IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERS

2. Allergies
Over-reaction by the immune system to a harmless substance (pet hair, dust, pollen….)
Involves 2nd line defenses (inflammation, watery eyes, runny nose….)
TREATMENT: Antihistamines

3. As a result, “self” cells are destroyed.
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
The result of faulty immune systems that recognize “self” cells as foreign.
As a result, “self” cells are destroyed.

4. Type I Diabetes
Autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the pancreas……
So, the pancreas cannot produce insulin, which is a molecule that allows body cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream
SYMPTOMS
Abnormally high blood sugar
Sugar in urine
Weight loss
Excessive thirst
TREATMENT: Insulin injections

5. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune disease that attacks the joints of the body
SYMPTOMS
Painful, swollen joints….. especially within hands, knees, and feet
Fatigue
Fever
TREATMENTS
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs

6. Lupus
Autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any organ of the body……especially the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, and lungs
SYMPTOMS:
Fever
Achy joints
Butterfly rash
TREATMENT: Immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs

7. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune disease that attacks the body’s nerves
SYMPTOMS
trouble walking
“pins and needles”
bowel and urinary incontinence
memory problems
vision problems
TREATMENTS:
Immunosuppressive drugs

8. The host cells die in the process.
HIV / AIDS
HIV is a virus. Viruses are particles that cannot reproduce on their own, but they can reproduce inside living “host” cells.
The host cells die in the process.

9. HIV infects human white blood cells, reproducing inside of them, killing them.

10. AIDS patients are susceptible to many infections that are lethal, including:
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Karposi’s Sarcoma (a form of skin cancer)
Tuberculosis

11. How is HIV transmitted? Through the exchange of these bodily fluids:
Blood
Semen
Vaginal Fluids
Breast Milk

13. IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERS
Allergies
Autoimmune disorders:
Type I Diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus MS
HIV/AIDS