Immune System

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• QWhat is primary immunodeficiency (PID)?

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  <p>Primary immunodeficiency (PID) is when some parts of the immune system are missing or not working properly. This means the immune system can&#39;t get rid of germs, so they are more likely to cause infections and make...Full Answer
• QHow does a stem cell transplant help primary immunodeficiency (PID)?

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  <p>A stem cell transplant treats primary immunodeficiency (PID) by helping the body make a new immune system that can get rid of germs the normal way. People get the transplant through a tube that goes straight into the ...Full Answer
• QWhat happens after primary immunodeficiency (PID) diagnosis?

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  <p>Once primary immunodeficiency (PID) has been diagnosed, doctors will decide on a treatment. There are different types of treatment, but they all work by helping the immune system deal with germs. People with PID may h...Full Answer
• QWhat is bone marrow?

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  <p>Bone marrow is a soft, spongy material found inside bones. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Once blood cells are fully grown, they head out into the bloodstream to do their jobs and keep people healthy. After ...Full Answer
• QWhat are immunosuppressants?

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  ANational Kidney Foundation answered

  Immunosuppressants are drugs or medicines that lower the body&#39;s ability to reject a transplanted organ. Another term for these drugs is antirejection drugs. There are two types of immunosuppressants: <ul> <li>indu...Full Answer
• QWhat is serum sickness?

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  ARealAge answered

  Serum sickness is a side effect that can occur after you take medication for an immune system condition, or after you&#39;ve been given an antiserum (a treatment that protects against certain germs or poisons, such as sn...Full Answer
• QWhat are the main lymph structures in the neck?

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  ANational Athletic Trainers' Association answered

  The neck has four groups of lymph nodes: anterior cervical, posterior cervical, tonsillar, and submental. These may become larger when you are sick. Your doctor may examine them if she thinks you are ill or have an...Full Answer
• QWhat is the stealth virus?

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  <p>The stealth virus is the name one researcher has given a virus that he believes resides in the body without detection by the immune system. He reports that the stealth virus has been obtained from tissues of pat...Full Answer
• QWhat cells make up the immune system?

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  <p>The immune system is made up of lots of different cells that work to get rid of germs before they cause infections. Some of these cells include phagocytes, B cells, and T cells. Phagocytes eat germs. B cells make anti...Full Answer
• QWhat is the role of the immune system?

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  <p>The role of the immune system is to defend the body against infection. The immune system is made up of different cells that work to get rid of germs before they cause infections.</p>