Equine Pathology Workbook

CHAPTER 9 REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Define immunity, self-tolerance & autoimmune disease.

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2. Why is immune dysfunction is often referred to as a secondary disease vs. a primary

disease? ________________________________________________________________

3. What is the predisposition of Equine SCID? ____________________________________

4. What is the pathogenesis of Equine SCID? _____________________________________

5. Why do we see the foals succumbing to death between 4-6 months of age?

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6. How is equine SCID diagnosed and treated? ____________________________________

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7. What are the 4 types of hypersensitivity rxns? Give an example for each type.

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8. Briefly describe equine autoimmune anemia & thrombocytopenia.

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