What is immunosuppression?
Immunosuppression is a condition in which the immune system no longer functions properly.
Immunosuppression may be formed due to any disease or artificially caused by medication (the function of the immune system can be suppressed/weakened by appropriate medication). In addition, immunosuppression may be detected in the background of some procedures.
Hereditary immune disorder (primary immunodeficiency in medical language) belongs to rare clinical cases.
As you know, a number of medicines are used to reduce the inflammatory process. These drugs are classified as immunosuppressants. The purpose of an immunosuppressant is to suppress a specific part of the immune system or completely. Medicines of this type are used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as well as during organ transplantation.
Immunity is temporarily weakened by common infections such as influenza and mononucleosis.
Immunosuppression may also develop in the background of some surgical procedures. This condition usually occurs when a major component of the immune system (such as the spleen or bone marrow) is damaged or removed from the body.
If you have already been diagnosed with any form of immunosuppression, it is recommended to follow some recommendations:
- Avoid public gatherings as much as possible;
- Avoid people who may be carriers of communicable diseases;
- Wear a mask;
- Wash your hands often.
Source:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/different-causes-of-immunosuppression-explained-4047405
