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What diseases damages the human immune system leaving it open to infection?
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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
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.
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.
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.
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 diseases could be underlying causes of septic bursitis?
When a patient has such a serious infection, there may be underlying causes. There could be undiscovered diabetes, or an inefficient immune system caused by human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV).
What drug damages and weaken the immune system?
steroids
