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Why does a person with a disease such as AIDS have a hard time trying to fight off a simple disease such as a cold or a flu?
because if you are unlucky enough to suffer from HIV then it completley shuts down your immune system. and its your immune system that fights of infections and diseases
Can you feel your immune system working?
Yes and no. Your immune system is constantly at work, keeping your body temperature regulated and fighting average germs that attack you everyday (including the ones that sneak into your body when you rub your eyes with your hand or when you pick your teeth with a fingernail) and you can't really feel it working then, but you can feel and see the products of its work. For example, puss in a wound is the result of the immune system working to fight bacteria and infection in and around the injury. Also, when you blow your nose during a cold, the thicker, darker mucus that your mom and dad or your doctor says is a good thing is the result of your immune system working hard to get rid of the germs that are getting and keeping you sick. Another sign that your immune system is working is what is called a fever break. A fever break is the result of your body's immune system working extra hard to fight bacteria and because of that hard work, it uses lots of energy, which heats up your body.
Why is the immune system hard to destroy?
There are two reasons why: 1) It changes the DNA and 2) It affects the immune system.
Does stress weaken your immune system?
It definitely weakens your immune system! I contracted MRSA 4 years ago (due to surgery) and it took over a year after being off of IV antibiotics to build up my system enough that I would not have to go to the dr everytime I got a cold. I just could not fight anything off! Even now, I have a hard time kicking a minor cold.
How does chlamydia evade the host's immune system?
Sometimes chlamydia surface antigens change, and make it hard for the immune system to keep up. It also appears that chlamydia may release toxins that damage the immune response in some cases. (see related link).
Why malignant cancer cells are hard to kill?
Malignant cancer cells can be hard to kill because they have the ability to evade detection by the immune system, resist chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and can quickly adapt to changes in their environment. These cells can also develop mechanisms to promote their own survival and growth, making them resilient to traditional treatment methods.
A reason for being sick that starts with a w?
weak immune system worked too hard
What will happen if no of White Blood Cells decreases in your body?
your body would have a very hard time fighting off infection and you would eventually die.
Can parakeets get cancer?
The thing about birds and cancer is that it's very hard for them to even get this illness, actually it barely happens. Sometimes people find that the birds themselves resist the cancer, they tend to have very strong immune systems, double that of a human...Just so you know i am a bird expert :PBIRDS ONLY GET CANCER ON................................................................................TUESDAYS
What causes death in patients with AIDS?
just about any disease or infection including cancer that can attack your body with a compromised immune system. even things that are destroyed in your body from the toxicity and side effects of the medications prescribed to HIV patients. HIV meds are really hard on the liver for example.
Is HIV lethal?
HIV is so lethal because of the following characteristics: · Its ability to destroy the immune system cells that are responsible for protection against infection, therefore leaving the body vulnerable to all infections. Some of the infections are caused microorganisms that do not naturally attack the human body, opportunistic pathogens, and these are very hard to treat; such as fungal pneumonia. · Lower immune system also gives a chance for malignant cells to develop unchecked leading to different malignancies. · HIV mutates constantly make it impossible for human immune system to develop any lasting immunity. · It attacks blood platelets leading to thrombocytopenia (increased bleeding). · It also attacks the nervous system leading to different manifestations. Death occurs due to the infections, cancer, wasting of the body or a combination of the three.
Why do cuts become red and inflamed?
When the skin is cut, the body's immune response is triggered. This response involves increased blood flow to the area, which can cause redness and inflammation. The immune system also sends white blood cells to the site to help fight off any potential infection, which can further contribute to the redness and swelling.
