immunosuppression

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Introduction

Suppression of the immune system by disease or drugs.

Contraindications

Complications

  • increased incidence of infection
  • poor response to vaccinations

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Dorland's Medical Dictionary, 23rd ed., WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1990
  2. Journal Watch 23(13):109, 2003 Kumar D et al J Infect Dis 187:1639, 2003