Question 1

do i have a weak immune system if i tend t get warts?

Accepted Answer

No: Warts do not mean you have a weak immune system. Warts are common and your body has not developed resistance to the wart virus. It has resistance to internal infections such as strep , flu. Eyc.

Question 2

does a wart growth imply weak immune system? i have had 3 finger warts (removed last year) but recently noticed 1 growing on my index finger?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The wart virus is a pretty tricky entity. It can hide out in skin cells and avoid our immune system. Often our immune system will finally identify the virus and mount a defense but every patient can be different. If you are really concerned about your immune system i suggest discussing it with your gp. A dermatologist can also help you treat warts.

Question 3

my brother says i have a weak immune system because once in a while i get tooth infection? is he right?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Teeth infections are usually a local problem - poor oral hygiene, inherited or acquired tooth enamel problems, secondary to gingivitis, related to tobacco use.

Question 4

can having a weak immune system cause me to get strep continuously?

Accepted Answer

Strep Throat: It can but usually it it more often due to big and persistent tonsils and adenoids. Fortunately, recurrent strep throat is not one of the warning signs for an immune deficiency. Many times just taking out tonsils and adenoids cures the problem. If for see your allergist for possible IgA evaluation and/or allergy evaluation.

Question 5

is fever after every vaccintaion normal? does it signal a weak immune system? i'm concerned because my son always seems to get one after a shot.

Accepted Answer

Depends on vaccine: Not all vaccines cause fever, some more likely than others.   
For example the Dtap vaccine and the VZV and MMR vaccines which are live vaccines are more likely to have a fever associated with them.  It does not signal a weak immune system, in fact it most likely means the pt's immune response to the vaccine is good.  Treat the fever for its uncomfortable symptoms.

Question 6

if i had a weak immune system, could i get shingles from someone who has chickenpox?

Accepted Answer

No: You get shingles from a reactivation of prior chickenpox. This may occur if your immune system is weak, but not from an external exposure to cpx.

Question 7

please tell me, could you with a weak immune system get shingles from someone who has chickenpox?

Accepted Answer

No: But you could get chickenpox if you never had it. Once you have it then you are at risk of shingles in the future.

Question 8

my body has weak immune system and i get sick very quickly. suggest some tips to develop my immune system?

Accepted Answer

Basics: Youare young and should look to basics diet sleep physical activity regularly. Maintain balance in life. Nothing exotic.

Question 9

does whoever get the corona virus die? i have asthma and im worried that if ai get the virus what will happen? do all people die? or only the weak immune system people die??

Accepted Answer

No: To date the best estimates we have list a case fatality rate estimate of 1-3%. If you take the number of reported deaths compared to the number of confirmed cases as of today the CFR is ~350/11000 or 0.032. Of course those with weak immune systems, the elderly/frail and very young would be more at risk as they are with the flu. Time will tell but you are likely more at risk from the flu.

Question 10

i took hiv rapid 3rd generation after 4months possible exposure, result is negative, but i afraid that i have weak immune system that might affect the result, some doctor here said wait 6 months, should i get tested again ? im very very scared. help?

Accepted Answer

: Get a 4th gen Combo test at 6 months and if that is negative, it will rule out HIV, you immune system status notwithstanding.
For info: HIV test window periods
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html

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Does a wart growth imply weak immune system? i have had 3 finger warts (removed last year) but recently noticed 1 growing on my index finger?

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My brother says i have a weak immune system because once in a while i get tooth infection? is he right?

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Can having a weak immune system cause me to get strep continuously?

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Is fever after every vaccintaion normal? does it signal a weak immune system? i'm concerned because my son always seems to get one after a shot.

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If i had a weak immune system, could i get shingles from someone who has chickenpox?

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Please tell me, could you with a weak immune system get shingles from someone who has chickenpox?

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My body has weak immune system and i get sick very quickly. suggest some tips to develop my immune system?

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Does whoever get the corona virus die? i have asthma and im worried that if ai get the virus what will happen? do all people die? or only the weak immune system people die??

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I took hiv rapid 3rd generation after 4months possible exposure, result is negative, but i afraid that i have weak immune system that might affect the result, some doctor here said wait 6 months, should i get tested again ? im very very scared. help?

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