Immune Deficiency Learning Center

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Immunodeficiency disorders occur when the immune response is reduced or absent.

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

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