Question 1

can a ringworm significantly lower your immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no effect on your immune system.

Question 2

does ringworm have anything to do with your immune system? ive heard its from a low immune system but im rarely sick.

Accepted Answer

Myth: Ringworm is a lay term for fungus that can implant on your skin surface from casual contact with dirt/animals or other humans. It lives off the older surface layer of your skin &amp; has does not trigger or interact with your immune system at all.

Question 3

is there any relation between ringworm and immune system, such as, a person who get it repeatedly, and does ringworm weaken immune system if that person get it repeatedly as well?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Ringworm is one issue that has little to do with the immune system &amp; more to do with exposures. It affects the skin surface &amp; does not routinely trigger any sort of immune response in anyone. Another issue is the label as many things that may appear to be ringworm are not and may represent another  condition that could have immune related issues.

Question 4

are your immune system or liver affected by toxic shock syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Toxic shock syndrome (tss) is caused by bacteria, usually staph or strep, which release a chemical that affects the immune system.  Fever, rash, low blood pressure and confusion are common symptoms.  This very serious illness can progress to multiple organ failure, including the kidneys and liver. Tss is treated with antibiotics and support. If you suspect tss see your doctor immediately.

Question 5

since they say hpv can clear most people affected...i am young with a steong immune system why was the virus not fought off?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Several host and environmental factors contribute to enhance the probability of hpv persistence. Immune impairment (whether you appreciate it or not), hla status, viral load, intratypic viral diversity (which helps the virus escape immunologic surveillance), presence of multiple types of hpv,  or other sexually transmitted infections may also play a role.

Question 6

what immune system cells are directly affected by the hiv infection?

Accepted Answer

Easy answer: All cells bearing the CD4 protein are prone to be invaded directly. This is mostly the big class of T-helper cells and the dendritic macrophage family. You'll go crazy if you study the molecules in depth; this is your best answer to a first approximation.

Question 7

is it safe to take one pack of methylprednisolone? i have a trip coming up and i would like to know if my immune system can be affected with one pack

Accepted Answer

No. Not safe: Do not take a medication unless there is a reason. This medication DOES reduce your immune system!

Question 8

can cold sore or hsv spread all over body? i believe a kiss on face, neck, shoulders has affected me. it has now spread further down to arms, legs, scalp, eye, ear & more after 3 months and won't stop spreading. could i have an immune system issue?

Accepted Answer

: HSV is a virus which affects 2 areas od the body: Mouth/throat or Genital organs(Penis or Vagina).
It is a chronic low grade infection which causes minimal symptoms and no serious harm once it has entered your body. I have 2 recommendations: Quit imagining what the HSV may be doing to your body. Go see a gynecologist or a PCP who can periodically check you and assure you that you are healthy/well.

Question 9

what role does the immune system play with ms?

Accepted Answer

Pivotal role: This is a complex and not fully understood aspect of ms.  Certain immune cell population recognize proteins in the insulation coating surround nerve fibers in the central nervous system as "foreign".  This results in a cascade of events leading to injury of the insulation material and underlying nerve fiber. Other factors possibly separate from immune attack also play a role in ms.

Question 10

how does the immune system maintains homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Immune system: This is a very in-depth topic that could never be described with adequate detail in this little box. Please check out this website for specific information on the entire immune system.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/immunesystem/pages/default.aspx.

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What immune system cells are directly affected by the hiv infection?

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Can cold sore or hsv spread all over body? i believe a kiss on face, neck, shoulders has affected me. it has now spread further down to arms, legs, scalp, eye, ear & more after 3 months and won't stop spreading. could i have an immune system issue?

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