What causes a person to be immunocompromized
Perplexity AI answer - Sept 2024
There are several factors that can cause a person to become immunocompromised:
- Medical conditions:
- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer, especially cancers of the immune system like leukemia
- Diabetes
- Multiple myeloma
- Genetic disorders:
- Primary immunodeficiency disorders like severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)
- Medications and treatments:
- Chemotherapy for cancer
- Immunosuppressive drugs given after organ transplants
- Long-term use of corticosteroids
- Radiation therapy
- Other factors:
- Advanced age
- Malnutrition, especially protein deficiency
- Lack of sleep
- Chronic stress
- Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
- Temporary causes:
- Recent infections like influenza or mononucleosis
- Prolonged hospitalization
- Removal of immune system organs:
- Spleen removal (splenectomy)
Being immunocompromised means the immune system is weakened and less able to fight off infections and diseases. This can lead to more frequent, severe, or difficult-to-treat infections. The degree of immunocompromise can vary depending on the underlying cause and may be temporary or long-lasting.
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