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immunosuppression

Suppression of the immune system by disease or drugs. Contraindications: - live virus vaccines Complications: 1) increased incidence of infection 2) poor response to vaccinations

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immunologic disease immunosuppressive agent

General

immunodeficiency; immunodeficiency syndrome

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