immunodepressed
Weakened bodily defenses
Immunodepressed describes a state in which the immune system functions below normal capacity, leaving the body less able to fight infections and disease.
The condition may result from illness, medication, or medical treatment: Immunodepressed patients must avoid exposure to common infections.
Interchangeable with immunocompromised and immunosuppressed.
Easily influenced or harmed
- compromisedMade vulnerable to harm
- weakenedMade less capable
- at-riskSubject to potential harm
- proneInclined or face-down
neutropenia · sepsis · pneumonia · candidiasis · shingles · toxoplasmosis
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- HIV/AIDSImmune-destroying viral disease
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
immunosuppressants · cyclosporine · biologics · autoimmune disease · leukemia · lymphoma · malnutrition · splenectomy
Reduced ability to fight infection
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
antibodies · macrophages · neutrophils · cytokines · immunoglobulins · white blood cells · bone marrow · thymus
Preventive medical treatment
- isolationComplete separation from others
- sterile environmentSpace without living microorganisms
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
antibiotics · vaccination schedule · HEPA filter · hand hygiene · infection control · monitoring · blood counts
Physician specializing in tumors
- hematologistPhysician specializing in blood
- infectious diseasePathogen-caused transmissible ailment
- transplant teamSurgeons who transfer organs
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
outpatient · inpatient · infusion center · protective equipment · bloodwork · surveillance · follow-up
susceptible
Easily influenced or harmed
- compromisedMade vulnerable to harm
- weakenedMade less capable
- at-riskSubject to potential harm
prone · neutropenia · sepsis · pneumonia · candidiasis · shingles · toxoplasmosis
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- HIV/AIDSImmune-destroying viral disease
corticosteroids · immunosuppressants · cyclosporine · biologics · autoimmune disease · leukemia · lymphoma · malnutrition · splenectomy · congenital
immunocompromised
Reduced ability to fight infection
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- B-cellsAntibody-secreting immune cells
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
leukocytes · antibodies · macrophages · neutrophils · cytokines · immunoglobulins · white blood cells · bone marrow · thymus · spleen
prophylaxis
Preventive medical treatment
- isolationComplete separation from others
- sterile environmentSpace without living microorganisms
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
antifungal · antibiotics · vaccination schedule · HEPA filter · hand hygiene · infection control · monitoring · blood counts
oncologist
Physician specializing in tumors
- hematologistPhysician specializing in blood
- infectious diseasePathogen-caused transmissible ailment
- transplant teamSurgeons who transfer organs
caregiver · outpatient · inpatient · infusion center · protective equipment · bloodwork · surveillance · follow-up
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