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INFLAMMATION. What is inflammation? it’s a body response against ( MILD or MODERATE) injury , it’s a first line of defense . Not severe enough to cause cell death (necrosis). Inflammation is of two types:. 1- acute : sudden onset 2- chronic : gradually
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INFLAMMATION What is inflammation? it’s a body response against ( MILD or MODERATE) injury , it’s a first line of defense. Not severe enough to cause cell death (necrosis).
Inflammation is of two types: 1- acute : sudden onset 2- chronic : gradually 3-sub-acute: something between the acute and chronic.
Aim of inflammation: • 1- remove and destroy the irritant. • 2- prevent further spreading of the irritant. This irritant may be: 1- living : bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. 2- non-living: mechanical: shock, accident Chemical, immunological.
Mechanism of inflammation: • 1- Vascular changes • 2- Leukocytes “cellular” events • 3- Chemical mediators of inflammation