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… immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural defence system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the …
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… from the sting or that affects the entire body is called a systemic reaction. Systemic reactions are not common but can be … usually recommended if an adult or child has had a severe systemic reaction, especially anaphylaxis . Immunotherapy …
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… lymphoma is a cancer that begins in part of the immune system (the lymph system ). White blood cells called lymphocytes can become … These gene changes lead to cancer that affects the immune system and keeps it from working as it should. Some of the …
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… fluid inside its vessels. The body's hormone and nervous systems try to make up for this. They increase blood … poor blood circulation and the backup of blood. The nervous system. If your body senses that the brain and vital organs aren't getting enough blood, the sympathetic nervous system starts working to get more blood to your brain and …
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… including pregnant people, people with a weakened immune system or children. If you have mpox, public health will …
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… problem or take medicine that weakens his or her immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems Does your child have shaking chills or very …
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… TB bacteria in your body, but your body's defences (immune system) are keeping it from turning into active TB. This … who: Have HIV or another illness that weakens the immune system. Have close contact with someone who has active TB, … you have an infection. In a person who has a healthy immune system, the body usually fights the infection by walling off …
