A 46-year-old member asked:
can having autoimmune disease decrease one's chances of fighting off infections?
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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered
Rheumatology 21 years experience
Yes, especially: Yes, especially if on immunosuppresant medications.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
How does having an autoimmune disease put you more at risk for infection?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
It can: Some autoimmune disorders, e.g., sle are associated with low while blood cell counts and can predispose to infections.
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