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What is the difference between a weak or poor immune system and immune dysfunction? my doc says i have "immune dysfunction" along with my cfs?
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Immune dysfunction is non specific and generally refers to a condition whereby your immune status could be activated with expression of some immune markers of inflammation specific or non specific but can also mean a condition whereby your immune system is low or supressed making you more susceptible to infections or poor immune protection. When used often reflects activation
Answered 10/9/2021
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