IMMUNE DEFICIENCY

WHAT IS IMMUNE DEFICIENCY?
Immune deficiency is a condition where the body cannot make specialized white blood cells.

Due to the lack of white blood cell production, people who suffer from immune deficiency have limited protection against infection.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF IMMUNE DEFICIENSY?
Immune deficiency is caused by HIV, chemotherapy, and aging.

Although, some people are born missing some of the body's immune defenses.

TREATMENT
Antibiotics and other drugs may be used to treat illnesses that are a result of the weak immune system.

As for the disease itself, Immunoglobulin therapy and Gamma interferon therapy may be used to boost the immune system.

In order to cure immune deficiency, an individual must undergo a Stem cell transplantation. Although, stem cell transplants are not a guaranteed cure; the body may reject the transplant & cause the immune system to be even more vulnerable.

SOURCES

• Glencoe Health
• Mayoclinic.org