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Common variable immunodeficiency, also called CVID, is an immune system disorder that causes low levels of the proteins in the body that help fight infections.
The protein is believed to work this way: When the body is attacked by viruses or bacteria, the immune system rallies to provide a defense mechanism. ... low. The ...
The idea of herd immunity works for some diseases, such as measles. But it's a harder concept to apply to illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
A weakened immune response allows the virus to copy itself more often, for longer. That raises the chance that it will develop a resistance. Viruses that become ...
People with a weak immune system have less resistance to viruses. They tend to develop more-severe roseola or complications such as pneumonia or encephalitis.
Caused by low levels of platelets, symptoms may include purple bruises called purpura, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash.
Most strains of this mold are harmless, but a few can cause serious illnesses when people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung disease or asthma inhale ...
... immune system can face new threats throughout life. To start examining how thymus shrinkage and lymph node disorganization affect the immune response, Dr.
... immune system changes will inform the development of strategies that improve elderly immune function. ... Impaired function of the aged immune response has been ...
Most people catch Legionnaires' disease by inhaling the bacteria from water or soil. Older adults, smokers and people with weakened immune systems are ...
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