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A person who is immunosuppressed is taking drugs that wipes out or lowers the aggressiveness of the persons immune system. People with autoimmune diseases take immunosuppressents to stop their immune system from attacking their own tissues. I also believe that people with leukemia have all their white blood cells killed so they are also immunosuppressed. I'm pretty sure that transplant patients are immunosuppressed to avoid rejection of their new organ.
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∙ 13y agoImmunocompromised-- A state in which the immune system is suppressed or not functioning properly.
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How does Staph go from a local infection to a disseminated one?
Staph infections are most of the times localised. However if the patient is immunocompromised e'g HIV or leukemias and lymphomas or any other immunocompromised state, it can become a disseminated one..
What is C DIP infection?
I am not entirely sure, however, I only know about C-DIFF infections, which are caused by a bacterium called Clostrydium Difficile. As the name denotes, this is a particularly difficult bacterium to eliminate, since it infects commonly immunocompromised individuals that already have a low immune system defense.
What is Biological hazards?
why is food a biological hazard I believe you meant to say. When food spoils it usually b/c of bacteria. which is "biological" it becomes hazardous when "perishing" may cause food poisoning or severe gi disturbances even death in extreme cases. ie untreated food poisoning, elderly, immunocompromised etc.. food does not fall in the traditional biological hazard category- only under special circumstance, some of which listed above.
What causes a submandibular gland abscess besides your teeth?
Submandibular absess can be cause by Salmonella. Salmonella species represent uncommon causative agents in focal infections of the head and neck. An immunocompromised condition can be a critical predisposing factor for Salmonella submandibular abscess. They can also be caused by a deep tooth absess running down through the mandibal, earning it the name, "sub-mandibular". In either case, the infection can be quite painful, and very serious if left untreated. The absess needs to be drained and treated with antibiotics.
What microorganisms causes infection in the human body by entering normal cells and using the energy and cell parts available to reproduce?
there r many types of microorganism which can cause infection in humen mainly 1.virus 2.bacteria 3.fungi etc among viral infection deadliest are HIV, rabies,viral hepatitis,chickungunya ,dengue etc. bacteria infection includes septicemia, pyemia,soft tissue infection, meningitis,TB,endocarditis,tetanus etc. fungal infection includes candida infection,taenia infection i.e. opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients.
What does it mean to be immunocompromised?
A state in which the immune system is suppressed or not functioning properly.
What is the prognosis for immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis?
The disease can be fatal to all immunocompromised patients, especially AIDS patients, and particularly if not treated. As a result, immunocompromised patients are typically placed on anti-toxoplasmosis drugs for the rest of their lives.
Can an immunocompromised person die from herpes?
It is not likely you will die from a herpes infection.
How are immunocompromised patients affected by the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter?
Immunocompromised patients are more susceptible to severe illness from the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter infection. They may experience more severe symptoms, longer duration of illness, and have a higher risk of complications such as bloodstream infection (bacteremia) or organ infection (disseminated infection). Prompt medical attention and appropriate treatment are important for immunocompromised individuals with C.fetus infection.
Why diabetes mellitus is clssified as immunocompromised disease?
there is decrease phagocytic activety of the micophages
How does Staph go from a local infection to a disseminated one?
Staph infections are most of the times localised. However if the patient is immunocompromised e'g HIV or leukemias and lymphomas or any other immunocompromised state, it can become a disseminated one..
Can pneumona kill you?
Yes, if left untreated in an immunocompromised patient. Can depend on the cause of pneumonia however.
Can UTIs cause septicaemia?
Yes, particularly in infants or immunocompromised people. It's not a common complication.
A person who is unable to react to a tb skin test because they are immunocompromised is said to be allergic?
true
What methods could be used to reduce the risk fo infection to immunocompromised people?
Methods that could be used to reduce the risk of infection to immunocompromised people are: 1. Practicing good hand hygiene. 2. Avoiding contact with people who are sick. 3. Getting vaccinated.
Is the ability of a nonpathogen or weakly pathogenic microorganism to cause disease primarily in an immunocompromised host?
opportunistic pathogen
What are nursing actions to reduce exposure to pathogens for a client who is immunocompromised?
Avoid too many visitors especially children
