Question 1

what is the cause of autoimmunity? i've read that it is immune deficiency, hyperstimulation,and il 2.

Accepted Answer

Rogue immune: This is less a hyperimmune than a rogue immune reactions causing one's own immune system to turn against one's own tissue The basic cause is likely from impaired immune regulation and not a deficiency.

Question 2

does cystic fibrosis cause immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

No: Cystic fibrosis is not and does not lead to immune deficiency.  It causes the pulmonary secretions to be excessively sticky which leads to recurrent/persistent lung and sinus infections.

Question 3

what would cause someone to not have sufficient titers to rubella during prenatal blood work but was immunized?immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Many do show up as lacking in a "protective level" of antibody on prenatal blood work but had the vaccine in childhood. There is some question whether the protective level is set too high, and the person is immune, but risk may remain.Since the damage of rubella can be so severe, most go ahead and get a booster to be sure.

Question 4

what can cause folliculitis? no immune deficiency.  diangosis asthma and pcos, hyperhidrosis. shower twc daily. any prevention?

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Hyperhidrosis?: Are they confined to the armpits and pubic areas?  If so, try using antiperspirant regularly first.  Some people may need treatment with an antibiotic.

Question 5

how do you detect immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Labs: Quantitative immunoglobulin levels.
Igg thru ige.

Question 6

what is a humoral immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Humoral Deficiency: Humoral immunodeficiency is a deficiency of circulating antibodies.

Question 7

how do you get an immune deficiency?

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Mostly genetic: Rarely acquired.. And then congenital, means at birth.

Question 8

what is defined as an immune deficiency?

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Poor defenses: The immune system is the specialized part of our body that protects us against infections, identifying and eliminating microbes and germs that harm our body. It also helps to control tumors. A deficiency of this system can be inherited, caused by a defective gene, or most commonly acquired, caused by an infection such as HIV or measles, or a condition like diabetes or malnutrition.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

10 Signs of PI: Top 10 warning signs of a primary immunodeficiency (pi):
http://www.Info4pi.Org/aboutpi/index.Cfm?Section=aboutpi&content=warningsigns
"primary immunodeficiency causes children and adults to have infections that come back frequently or are unusually hard to cure.  If you are affected by 2 or more of these signs (see link), talk to a physician about primary immunodeficiency.

Question 10

how can i help someone with immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Avoid infections: This is a complex issue, as immune deficiencies have many different causes and severities.  In general, people with immune deficiencies should avoid contact with sick persons and practice good hand hygiene, and the patient and all close contacts should be up to date on their vaccinations. For questions regarding a specific immune deficiency syndrome, see or speak to a clinical immunologist.

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