Difference between revisions of "Immunosuppression"
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| − | Immunosuppression is when the immune system is unable to protect the body from disease. This condition can be caused by disease (like [[HIV]] infection or [[cancer]]) or by certain drugs (like those used in [[chemotherapy]]). Individuals whose immune systems are compromised should not receive live, attenuated [[vaccines]]. | + | Immunosuppression is when the immune system is unable to protect the body from disease. This condition can be caused by disease (like [[HIV]] infection or [[cancer]]) or by certain drugs (like those used in [[chemotherapy]]). Individuals whose immune systems are compromised should not receive live, attenuated [[vaccines]].<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#i</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:06, July 3, 2007
Immunosuppression is when the immune system is unable to protect the body from disease. This condition can be caused by disease (like HIV infection or cancer) or by certain drugs (like those used in chemotherapy). Individuals whose immune systems are compromised should not receive live, attenuated vaccines.[1]