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On remicade, (infliximab) lab tests show low pneumonia, diphtheria, and tetanus antibodies? should i do anything or be concerned?
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Need information: The reason these tests were ordered was not stated in the question. Low antibodies to pneumococcus , tetanus and diphtheria suggest a very low immune system . Remicade (infliximab) suppresses the immune system to treat some illnesses. Ask your doctor to provided more information about your illness
Answered 2/24/2016
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Observation: Remicade (infliximab) can have some immune suppressing properties and your physicians might have a lower threshold for treating infections. Let them know of any symptoms that might be due to infection so they can initiate antibiotic treatment appropriately.
Answered 9/24/2016
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