Search Results 1-10 of 68 for weakened immune system

  1. Mayo Clinic researchers find protein that weakens severe sepsis immune reaction – Mayo Clinic News Network

    Our goal is to help the immune system react properly, and our discovery offers us an exciting prospective avenue for therapy," says Dr.

  2. Tuesday Q & A: Shingles more common after age 50, but can affect younger people – Mayo Clinic News Network

    A weakened immune system can be part of the aging process.

  3. Shingles More Common After Age 50, but Can Affect Younger People as Well – Mayo Clinic News Network

    A weakened immune system can be part of the aging process.

  4. Infectious Diseases A–Z: Who is at risk of histoplasmosis infection? – Mayo Clinic News Network

    Complications from histoplasmosis are more likely to develop in infants, the elderly or those with weakened immune systems.

  5. Early Treatment Often the Best Response to Recurrent Shingles – Mayo Clinic News Network

    Although people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for developing shingles, the vaccine, unfortunately, is often not an option for them, as it is a live vaccine and hence not safe for p...

  6. Mayo Clinic Minute: What are eye shingles? – Mayo Clinic News Network

    If you've had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in your body's nerve tissue for years when suddenly it's triggered by stress or a weakened immune system, and manifests as shingles.

  7. Vaccines for adults: Which do you need? – Mayo Clinic News Network

    Tell your healthcare provider if you: Are planning to travel abroad Have had your spleen removed Work in certain occupations where exposure to illnesses could occur Are or might be pregnant Are breast-feeding Are moderately or severely ill, or have a...

  8. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock – Mayo Clinic News Network

    Many people have weakened immune systems due to medical conditions, such as diabetes or HIV/AIDS .

  9. Living With Cancer: Eating during cancer treatment – Mayo Clinic News Network

    In some cases, it's due to a weakened immune system.

  10. Living With Cancer: PSA and prostate cancer – Mayo Clinic News Network

    However, in people with weakened immune systems, especially due to AIDS or taking anti-rejection drugs after a transplant, this virus could trigger Kaposi's sarcoma.