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… Overview Scleroderma is a rare disease in which a person's immune system begins to change normal, healthy tissues. (This is called an autoimmune disease.) As a result, connective tissue of the skin, … Overview Scleroderma is a rare disease in which a person's immune system begins to change normal, healthy tissues. …
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… who have long-term health problems, such as a weakened immune system . There are two main kinds of meningitis. They … having a working spleen. The spleen is part of the body's immune system . Travel to areas where the disease is common. … who have long-term health problems, such as a weakened immune system . There are two main kinds of meningitis. They …
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… This medication works by causing the body's defense system (immune system) to become more active. This form of the … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: immune system problems (including HIV, certain cancers such … macrolides such as erythromycin) drugs that weaken the immune system (including abatacept, corticosteroids such as …
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… chance of getting an STI. Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be …
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… bloodstream. The lymph system is an important part of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. … HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This virus attacks the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off … bloodstream. The lymph system is an important part of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. …
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… years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a weakened immune system due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency …
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… lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened immune systems. These bacteria are commonly found in the … rarely does it cause infections in people with weakened immune systems. What are the chances that I have or will get …
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… allergies? Allergies occur when your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain substances. The immune system treats a harmless substance as if it were a … allergies? Allergies occur when your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain substances. The immune …
