- Immunosuppressants: Definition, Uses Side Effects
Immunosuppressants are drugs that prevent your immune system from attacking healthy cells and tissues by mistake Healthcare providers prescribe immunosuppressants to treat certain autoimmune diseases and prevent organ or stem cell transplant rejection
- Immunosuppression: Definition and Causes - Verywell Health
Immunosuppression refers to a change in the body that makes it unable to fight infections and other diseases It can be caused by diseases, medication, or medical procedures
- Immunosuppression - Wikipedia
A person who is undergoing immunosuppression, or whose immune system is weak for some other reasons (such as chemotherapy or HIV), is said to be immunocompromised
- Immunosuppression | Description, Diseases, Drugs | Britannica
Immunosuppression, reduction in the ability of the immune system to defend against disease or infection Immunosuppression may be induced by certain diseases, such AIDS, lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, or type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Immunosuppressive Drugs - PMC
Immunosuppression is described as a condition of transient or permanent immune system deficiency arising from insults to the immune response with increased resistance to disease and the immune system
- Suppressed Immune System: What Is It, Causes, and More | Osmosis
When a body lacks sufficient white blood cells or antibodies, the immune system is considered to be suppressed When suppressed, the immune system becomes too weak to mount a proper immune response to protect the body from pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other infectious microorganisms
- Altered Immunocompetence | Vaccines Immunizations | CDC
Altered immunocompetence, a term often used synonymously with immunosuppression, immunodeficiency, and immunocompromise, can be classified as primary or secondary
- Immunosuppression (Weak Immune System) - Patient
Immunosuppression, also known as immune suppression or immunocompromise, means the immune system isn't working as well as it normally would This includes any or all of the defences that make up the immune system - particularly the white cells in the bloodstream, the spleen and the lymph nodes
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