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Which condition is NOT commonly associated with secondary immunodeficiency?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with secondary immunodeficiency?
- Corticosteroid therapy
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Neurodegenerative diseases (correct)
- Splenectomy
What is the primary reason for immunodeficiency in the context of drug therapy?
What is the primary reason for immunodeficiency in the context of drug therapy?
- Inadequate nutrient absorption
- Excessive physical stress
- Iatrogenic reactions to drugs (correct)
- Genetic disorders
Which of the following factors can contribute to secondary immunodeficiency?
Which of the following factors can contribute to secondary immunodeficiency?
- Viral infections (correct)
- Chronic malnutrition (correct)
- Autoimmune diseases
- Genetic mutations
Which condition is an example of a secondary immune disorder that will be discussed in other chapters?
Which condition is an example of a secondary immune disorder that will be discussed in other chapters?
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What distinguishes secondary immunodeficiency from primary immunodeficiency?
What distinguishes secondary immunodeficiency from primary immunodeficiency?
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Study Notes
Secondary Immunodeficiency Overview
- Secondary or acquired immunodeficiency results in reduced immune function due to specific causes.
- Common causes:
- Infections
- Splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen)
- Malnutrition
- Hepatic (liver) disease
- Drug therapy (e.g., immunosuppressive medications)
- Stress
Nature of Immunodeficiency
- Can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).
- Most frequent forms arise from:
- Viral infections
- Iatrogenic reactions to therapeutic drugs, notably corticosteroids and chemotherapy.
Key Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a primary cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
- Other secondary immune disorders include:
- Leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Viral hepatitis
- These additional conditions will be elaborated upon in subsequent chapters.
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