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A state in which the immune system is suppressed or not functioning properly.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoImmunocompromised-- Having a damaged immune system.
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What is the prognosis for immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis?
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Can an immunocompromised person die from herpes?
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How are immunocompromised patients affected by the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter?
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Why diabetes mellitus is clssified as immunocompromised disease?
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How does Staph go from a local infection to a disseminated one?
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Can pneumona kill you?
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Can UTIs cause septicaemia?
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A person who is unable to react to a tb skin test because they are immunocompromised is said to be allergic?
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What methods could be used to reduce the risk of infection to immunocompromised people?
Infection can be inevitable to immunocompromised people if they are not careful. Dietary and lifestyle adaptations and changes are useful when trying to reduce the risk. Anything that will help boost the immune system's defenses are key to fighting off and preventing risk of infection.
