Immunocompromised patients are those having an IMPAIRED IMMUNE SYSTEM or WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM which means patients having higher chances of illness and infection. In immunocompromised patient’s immune system defenses are low. The patients who are immunocompromised do not have the same ability to fight infections and other diseases, as those who do not have a compromised immune system. The functions of the immune system cells and systemic metabolism are closely related to each other so i.e immunocompromised patients suffer mainly systemic problems. There are so many factors that are responsible for this condition. Peoples with weakened immunity may not be able to fight CORONA as well as other health issues. Not everyone will get sick from COVID-19, but there are those with lowered immunity, with a higher risk of complications from COVID-19 if they do get it.
• Older adults (mainly after 60 years) and children. They may get sicker when they have the FLU or CORONA.
• Patients those having a specific disease or chronic disease condition such as:
– Respiratory infections,
– Cancerous condition,
– Heart disease,
– Lung disease cancer,
– Diabetes,
– Genetic disorders.
• In some cases, peoples are born with immune deficiencies due to genetic problems.
Examples:
– Selective IgA deficiency,
– Chronic granulomatous disease
• Medicinal treatment like:
– Steroids,
– Chemotherapy,
– Radiation therapy,
– Bone marrow,
– Organ transplantation
• Our immune system can also be weakened by cigarette smoking, alcohol, and poor or deficient nutrition.
• HIV, which causes AIDS, is an acquired viral infection that destroys important white blood cells and weakens the immune system.
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