There are several kinds that contribute to immunity overall: IgG most abundant in serum and colostrum. IgM "early" antibody; the first one to appear when there is an infection. IgA secreted on mucosal surfaces of respiratory, intestinal and genital tracts. IgE allergic antibody to allergens.... ↪ Read more

The immune system is supposed to protect against disease by destroying foreign objects such as bacteria. If the immune system attacks normal parts of the body such as red blood cells, the disease is immune-mediated.... ↪ Read more

Immune mediated indicates that the immune system is involved in the genesis of disease. Immune mediated diseases can be due to a foreign antigens (viruses, drugs) acting as haptens, adhering to or altering the surface of cells so that antibodies form against the hapten - cell complex or against cell... ↪ Read more

Advantage, Bayer) is a neurotoxin available as a topical "pour-on" for use in dogs and cats over 4 months of age.... ↪ Read more

Inflammation of the iris... ↪ Read more

A qualitatively abnormal response to a food or food additive that resembles a hypersensitivity.... ↪ Read more

Infections acquired through human intervention.... ↪ Read more

Infections that are acquired through human intervention. Also referred to as nosocomial infections.... ↪ Read more

Disease that was caused while trying to diagnose or treat another condition. For example, if a complication such as excessive bleeding arises during a biopsy procedure, the complication is iatrogenic.... ↪ Read more

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A surgical procedure during which the uterus is "tacked" to prevent prolapse.... ↪ Read more

Reduction in circulating blood volume either due to loss of fluids or redistribution of fluids. Reduced circulating blood volume either due to blood or fluid loss or to redistribution of blood flow as occurs during shock.... ↪ Read more