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Which disease damages the human immune system leaving the body open to certain infectious agents?

There are many diseases that destroy the immune system. The most widely-spread immune disease is the AIDS virus affecting huge populations in third world countries especially in the continent of Africa.


What is the disease that damages the human immune system leaving the body open to certain infectious agents?

hiv


Virus is a bloodborne infection in which the virus damages or kills the cells of the immune system?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)


What virus is a blood borne infection in which the virus damages or kills the cells of the immune system?

Human Immunodeficiency virus


What is the group of the diseases that occur when antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own cells?

These diseases are called autoimmune diseases. In these conditions, the immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the body's own tissues.


How can antibodies or vaccinations help us to become immune to diseases?

Vaccinations helps to trigger the immune system in the body to produce antibodies. Once the immune system has been boosted up, it helps to prevent infection in the body thus preventing you from diseases


Why is AIDS considered a disease of the immunity system?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - it weakens the bodies immune system, leaving the person incapable of fighting diseases.


What is meant by opportunistic infection?

An infection that develops only when a person's immune system is weakened.


Which organism is not affected by any diseases?

No organism is completely immune to all diseases, as factors such as environment, genetics, and immune system health can all play a role in susceptibility to illness. However, some organisms have evolved strong immune systems that make them more resistant to diseases than others.


Why do you get throat infection and cold throughout the year?

Because when you dont live a healthy life , your immune or immunity system decreases and it leads to many different diseases. When you get a throat infection you might need antibiotics.


Why do you think baby might contract infectious diseases more frequently than teenagers do?

because there immune system has not been through all the infection a teenager has been through, thus they more likely to get diseases.


What immune system is activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection?

The adaptive immune system is activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection.