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… certain health conditions or medications that weaken your immune system. TB infection happens when the TB germs are … The chance of this happening increases when a person’s immune system is weakened. This is because the immune system is what keeps the TB germs in a sleeping state …
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… systemic reactions even if tests show some remaining immune sensitivity. footnote 1 Risks Allergy shots are safe … Allergy shots may not be right for you if you: Have an autoimmune disease , such as lupus. Are taking beta-blockers, … systemic reactions even if tests show some remaining immune sensitivity. footnote 1 Risks Allergy shots are safe …
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… includes trigger point compression and trigger point injections. Trigger point compression is done by a doctor or … are applied after trigger point compression. Trigger point injection involves a shot of local anesthetic into the … includes trigger point compression and trigger point injections. Trigger point compression is done by a doctor or …
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… You may have tests to look for other conditions, such as: Hepatitis B infection. If you are infected, your baby will … You may have tests to look for other conditions, such as: Hepatitis B infection. If you are infected, your baby will …
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… be related either to the strep infection or to the body's immune response to the infection. Complications related to … Toxic shock syndrome . Complications related to the body's immune response to strep bacteria Sometimes in response to a strep infection, the body's immune system will attack healthy tissues, causing …
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… It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if … history, especially of: cancer liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C) kidney disease current/past infections (such as …
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… It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of … high cholesterol/triglycerides liver problems (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C) pancreatitis This drug may make you dizzy. …
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… It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of … your medical history, especially of: liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C) Before having surgery, tell your doctor or …
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… the recipient's bone marrow. These new cells restore the immune system and make normal red blood cells. Until … where you could be exposed to germs from other people. Your immune system will need time to get back to normal. It may … risky because complications, such as severe infections and immune system problems, can occur. If the recipient's …
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… , people who have HIV , and children who have impaired immune systems . But it can be fatal. Symptoms may include … have a health problem or take medicine that weakens your immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child may be different …
