Immunosupression
Immunosuppression refers to the reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system. Certain medications and diseases can cause immunosuppression. This condition can also be a side effect of treatments for diseases like cancer.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Immunosuppression can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Medications: Certain drugs, such as corticosteroids and chemotherapy drugs, can suppress the immune system.
- Diseases: Conditions like HIV/AIDS and certain types of cancer can weaken the immune system.
- Medical treatments: Treatments like organ transplants require the use of immunosuppressive drugs to prevent the body from rejecting the new organ.
Effects[edit | edit source]
The main effect of immunosuppression is an increased susceptibility to infections. This is because the immune system is less able to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders. In severe cases, even normally harmless bacteria can cause serious infections.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for immunosuppression typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This may include changing medications, treating the underlying disease, or adjusting the dosage of immunosuppressive drugs.
See also[edit | edit source]
| Immunosupression Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
