General Medicine — Key differences for NEET MDS
Hemophilia A = Factor VIII deficiency = most common hemophilia. Hemophilia B = Factor IX deficiency = Christmas disease. Von Willebrand disease = most common inherited bleeding disorder overall. PT = prothrombin time = extrinsic pathway = warfarin monitoring. PTT = partial thromboplastin time = intrinsic pathway = heparin monitoring. INR = international normalized ratio = standardized PT.
📖 Read full notes →Type I = immediate IgE mediated = anaphylaxis. Type II = cytotoxic IgG IgM = hemolytic reactions. Type III = immune complex = Arthus serum sickness. Type IV = delayed T-cell mediated = contact dermatitis TB test. Latex allergy = Type I or Type IV. First drug anaphylaxis = Epinephrine 0.3-0.5mg IM anterolateral thigh.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Bleeding Disorders and Allergy & Anaphylaxis in General Medicine is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.