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Yes. People with immune compromised systems are more susceptible to Valley fever. For example, it is found more commonly in prisons because many prisoners have immuno-suppression due to HIV.
Valley Fever is a fungal infection which is known in medical terms as Coccidioidomycosis. It is caused by the fungus Coccidioides.
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What kind of infections do people with compromised immune systems get?
People with comprimised immune systems are susceptible to all the infections commonly found in the population. They are also able to develop "opportunistic infections." There are a variety of opportunistic infections. A few include thrush, kaposi's sarcoma, pneumocystis pneumonia and cytomegalovirus.
What type of people have lower resistance to foodborne illness?
Children, elderly and people with compromised immune systems.
Why are young and old people susceptible hosts?
Because their immune system's are not good.
Which vaccine type is not given usually to people whose immune system is compromised?
Live attenuated vaccines are typically not given to people with compromised immune systems because they contain weakened forms of the virus that may still cause illness in those with weakened immune responses.
Why are individuals with HIV able to contract diseases that are rare to the rest of the population?
Patients with HIV have compromised immune systems. As a result, they are at a greater risk of getting sick or contracting illness causing organisms. The HIV suppresses the immune system from functioning optimally.
Elderly people are not increasingly susceptible to?
Elderly people are not increasingly susceptible to certain infectious diseases due to weakening immune systems and declining organ function.
Why is it difficult for person with HIV to fight off infections?
The immune system of people infected with HIV is compromised and weakened.
Does toxemia lead to infection?
People who have toxemia are often susceptible to infection because their immune systems are weakened
If someone has HIV positive why are they more likely to get infections?
But anyone infected with HIV can infect other people, even if they have no symptoms. .... to five times more likely to acquire HIV through sexual contact with an HIV-positive person.
Who is suseptible to cryptococcosis?
Individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, organ transplant recipients, and patients undergoing chemotherapy are at a higher risk of developing cryptococcosis. Additionally, people with certain autoimmune disorders or other underlying medical conditions that weaken the immune system may also be susceptible to the fungal infection.
How can some people get valley fever but don't get sick?
Actually a large number get Valley Fever and get well with no signs of being ill. They are immune to it then.
What are the most common victims of clostridium botulinum?
The most common victims of Clostridium botulinum are infants and young children, as they have immature immune systems and are more susceptible to the toxin produced by the bacteria. Additionally, individuals with compromised immune systems, elderly people, and individuals who consume improperly processed foods are also at higher risk of contracting botulism from Clostridium botulinum.
