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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 ...
Infection. People with lupus are more vulnerable to infection because both the disease and its treatments can weaken the immune system. Cancer. Having lupus ...
An inflammation of the blood vessels, vasculitis may thicken and weaken blood vessel walls. If blood flow is restricted, organ damage can occur.
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.
... weakened immune systems, obesity, or diabetes. This is similar to what is seen with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza. While each of these ...
Older age · Lung problems · Heart disease, diabetes and obesity · Weakened immune system · Chronic kidney or liver disease · Protect yourself; prevent unnecessary ...
Thus, the level of vaccine protection conferred by the aged immune system can be diminished. Complete B cell activation is dependent on help from activated ...
In addition to transplant recipients, cancer patients, people with HIV/AIDS and those taking certain drugs have weakened immune systems. People who are ...
Older adults, smokers and people with weakened immune systems are particularly susceptible to Legionnaires' disease. The legionella bacterium also causes ...
The body's stress response system is usually self-limiting. Once a perceived threat has passed, hormones return to typical levels. As adrenaline and cortisol ...
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