- 41. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- ... and forming plugs in blood vessel holes. Thrombocytopenia often occurs as a result of a separate disorder, such as leukemia or an immune system problem, or as a medication side effect. Thrombocytopenia ...
- 42. Tetanus
- (Tetanus)
- ... may give you a tetanus antitoxin, such as tetanus immune globulin. However, the antitoxin can neutralize only toxin that hasn't yet bonded to nerve tissue. Antibiotics. Your doctor may also give ...
- 43. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... eye surgeon who specializes in plastic surgery of the eyelids (oculoplastic surgeon). If your signs and symptoms suggest an autoimmune condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren's syndrome, your ...
- 44. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... virus that causes AIDS. HIV weakens a person's immune system so it can't fight the TB germs. Many strains of tuberculosis can resist the effects of the drugs most commonly used to treat the disease. ...
- 45. Roseola
- (Roseola)
- ... child has a fever greater than 103 F (39.4 C) Your child has roseola and the fever lasts more than seven days The rash doesn't improve after three days Call your doctor If your immune system ...
- 46. Ringworm (body)
- (Ringworm (body) )
- ... immune system A fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. However, people with weak immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, may find it difficult ...
- 47. Flu Shots
- (Corporate Health)
- ... inactivated (killed) viruses, a flu shot cannot cause the flu. The vaccine stimulates the body’s immune system so that it thinks it’s had the flu infection previously. Flu shots are approved for people ...
- 48. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... strep infection and rheumatic fever isn't clear, but it appears that the bacterium "plays tricks" on the immune system. The strep bacterium contains a protein similar to one found in certain tissues of ...
- 49. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... can also become serious in older adults, adults with heart and lung diseases, or anyone with a very weak immune system (immunocompromised). Signs and symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus infection ...
- 50. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... concentrating, personality changes or seizures Decreased immune response, which makes you more vulnerable to infection Pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac-like membrane that envelops your heart ...
