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A lack of the disease-fighting antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) may cause frequent infections or serious complications.
An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. ... weakens your bones and makes them more ...
The body's immune system protects against bacteria, viruses, toxins and other potentially harmful elements. ... weakened, symptoms of illness can soon follow.
One still may work while the others are compromised. One example of immune compromise and biomarkers is HIV/AIDS. The human immunodeficiency virus attacks a ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 72 and take a drug for rheumatoid arthritis that suppresses my immune system. I'm scheduled to receive a vaccine later this year.
Glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream, where it enters cells with the help of insulin. The liver stores and makes glucose. When glucose levels are low, the ...
Learn about symptoms of MIS-C, a serious condition linked to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Get help fast if your child shows any signs.
A bacterial infection that sets off an overactive immune response is often the reason that sepsis develops, Dr. Fryer says. And while up to half of affected ...
Having low levels of vitamin D and low exposure to sunlight is associated with a greater risk of MS . Your genes. A gene on chromosome 6p21 has been found to be ...
... immune system changes will inform the development of strategies that improve elderly immune function. ... Impaired function of the aged immune response has been ...
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