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Immunocompromised is when a person's immune system is weakened or does not function properly. The defense mechanism of the immune system is significantly less in these people, and they are prone to several infections. Chronic infections (diabetes, HIV), autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus), radiotherapy, old age, pregnancy, and malnutrition can make a person immunocompromised.

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Is the HIV test result reliable and accurate after 3 months?

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I have recovered from COVID. Will I get mucormycosis?

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At 68, is my uncle’s Candida auris dangerous?

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Is Candida auris dangerous during cancer treatment?

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How can I get tested to find out if I am MRSA positive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Likely, you are not infected. Even if you are exposed, that does not mean infection. It depends on the immunity of the person.

What are the effects of HMPV infection in immunocompromised patients?

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Please guide me about PNP immunodeficiency disease.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PNP deficiency is a very rare condition in which the body is unable to produce certain immunity-related cells called T cells.

How to manage bronchiectasis and MAC disease in the elderly?

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Can Candida auris colonization lead to infection?

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How to protect ourselves from getting this Candida auris infection?

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