immunodeficiency

Examples of immunodeficiency in the following topics:

• Secondary Immunodeficiency Diseases

  • Immunodeficiency may also decrease cancer immunosurveillance.
  • Most cases of immunodeficiency are acquired ("secondary") but some people are born with defects in their immune system, or primary immunodeficiency.
  • A person who has an immunodeficiency of any kind is said to be immunocompromised.
  • Primary Immunodeficiency is also known as "congenital immunodeficiencies. " Many of these disorders are hereditary and are autosomal recessive or X-linked.
  • Immunodeficiency is also the hallmark of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) , caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

• Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

  • Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing, or does not function properly.
  • The precise symptoms of a primary immunodeficiency depend on the type of defect.
  • The main members are various types of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
  • The treatment of primary immunodeficiencies depends foremost on the nature of the abnormality.
  • Describe primary immunodeficiency disorders and explain what treatment options are available

• Burkitt's Lymphoma

  • Immunodeficiency-associated: Immunodeficiency-associated Burkitt lymphoma is usually associated with HIV infection or occurs in the setting of post-transplant patients who are taking immunosuppressive drugs.
  • Immunodeficiency-associated Burkitt lymphoma may demonstrate more plasmacytic appearance or more pleomorphism, but these features are not specific.
  • Distinguish between the three variants of Burkitt's lymphoma: endemic, sporadic and immunodeficiency-associated

• HIV and AIDS

  • Human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by HIV.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus infection / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV ).
  • Describe the mode of transmission, mechanisms of infection, treatment options, and WHO and CDC classifications for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

• The Future of Diagnostic Immunology

  • Immunologists work in many different disease areas today that include allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation, and cancer.
  • The vaccines currently used primarily generate an antibody response, which is able to attack free-moving pathogens, but is unable to fight bacteria and viruses, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

• Double-Stranded RNA Viruses: Retroviruses

  • A notable retrovirus is Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus responsible for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

• Primary and Secondary Antibody Responses

  • Immunodeficiency occurs when the immune system is less active than normal, resulting in recurring and life-threatening infections.
  • In humans, immunodeficiency can either be the result of a genetic disease such as severe combined immunodeficiency, acquired conditions such as HIV/AIDS, or the use of immunosuppressive medication.

• Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

  • Human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

• Compromised Host

  • Advanced age or premature birth, along with immunodeficiency (due to drugs, illness, or irradiation) present a general risk, while other diseases can present specific risks; for instance, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can increase chances of respiratory tract infection.

• Opportunistic Microorganisms

  • Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are particularly susceptible to opportunistic infections.