Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Incapable of developing a normal immune response, usually as a result of disease, malnutrition, or immunosuppressive therapy.
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- adjective Having an
immune system that has beenimpaired by disease or treatment.
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- adjective unable to develop a normal immune response usually because of malnutrition or immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive therapy
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Examples
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Science-based medical doctors know from the evidence that there are genital and oral (thrush) yeast infections, and that there is also a systemic form of chronic candidiasis that can occur in immunocompromised patients, such as those suffering from AIDS, mono and cancer.
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Science-based medical doctors know from the evidence that there are genital and oral (thrush) yeast infections, and that there is also a systemic form of chronic candidiasis that can occur in immunocompromised patients, such as those suffering from AIDS, mono and cancer.
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HHV-8 causes a cancer called Kaposi’s Sarcoma in immunocompromised individuals.
The Volokh Conspiracy » San Jose State University Continues to Suspend All Blood Drives on Campus
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Severe clinical outcomes are associated with at-risk populations such as immunocompromised individuals where complications caused by infection can disrupt primary treatment regimens and even lead to death.
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My babies need your protection, my immunocompromised sister needs your protection.
Is it a sin to avoid getting vaccinated against H1N1? « Dating Jesus
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As for me, and speaking for people with infants, that are pregnant and immunocompromised, please get the H1N1 vaccine.
Is it a sin to avoid getting vaccinated against H1N1? « Dating Jesus
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The vaccine is being given to people at higher risk: those with underlying health conditions, those who are immunocompromised etc etc and health workers.
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High risk groups include women with a history of high grade dysplasia, immunocompromised people and men who have sex with men.
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“What about Bactrim?” he asks, wondering if Harold is being covered for PCP, a pneumonia caused by a bacteria that can flourish in anyone who is immunocompromised.
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“What about Bactrim?” he asks, wondering if Harold is being covered for PCP, a pneumonia caused by a bacteria that can flourish in anyone who is immunocompromised.
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