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Immune Deficiency
Immunodeficiency disorders occur when the immune response is reduced or absent.
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Symptoms
The symptoms vary with the specific disorder.
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Causes
The immune system is made up of lymphoid tissue in the body, which includes the bone marrow, lymph nodes, thymus, tonsi...
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Persistent, recurrent infections, or severe infection by microorganisms that do not usually cause severe infection, may...
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Treatments
Usually, the immune response is a desired effect. Even deliberate immunosuppression (in the treatment of autoimmune dis...
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Drugs
immune globulin intravenous
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Alternative Therapies
For some individuals, alternative treatments such as acupuncture therapy to ease infection-related symptoms or homeopat...
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Risk Factors
Fungal Infection
Viral Infections
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Complications
Disease development; Frequent or persistent illness; Opportunistic infections; Increased risk for certain cancers/tumor...
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Prevention
There is no known prevention for congenital immunodeficiency disorders. Safe sex practices and avoiding the sharing of ...
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Call your health care provider immediately if you are taking immunosuppressive drugs (for instance, chemotherapy or pre...
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