Inflammation

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Chapter 2 Inflammation

Acute Inflammation

Exudation

Exudation is the increased passage of protein-rich fluid through the vessel wall into the interstitial tissue. It explains the weal in Lewis’ triple response.

Advantageous results Contents of fluid
Fluid increase (a) Globulins → protective antibodies
(b) Fibrin deposition → Helps to limit spread of bacteria
Dilution of toxins (c) Various factors promoting subsequent healing

Sequels of Acute Inflammation

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic Inflammation may (a) follow acute inflammation if the causal agent is not removed: or (b) be ‘primary’, i.e. there is no pre-existing acute stage.

The essential changes are:

Common causes of ‘primary’ chronic inflammation include: