Wednesday, 15 January 2014

What are Immunodeficiency Disorders?

To get a better understanding about immune disorders, you need to know the basics of how exactly immune system works. The immune system consists of various organs including, bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes and spleen. These organs release lymphocytes that are classified as T cells and B cells.  These cells fight against the antigens such as viruses, bacteria, cancer cells and other harmful body fluids. Both B cells and T cells play their part in fighting off the bacteria out of the body through killing the virus and by producing antibodies.
Immunodeficiency is a disorder that affects the body immune system thus prevents the ability of the body to fight diseases and infections. This disorder makes a person more vulnerable of catching bacterial infections and viruses. Immune disorders are generally acquired or innate. Usually, the acquired immune disorder is characterized as secondary disorder whereas; the congenital immune disorder is called primary.
There are various factors that can make an immune system weak, for instance; the body fluids such as sperm of blood from the body of an individual affected with HIV can cause AIDS. The removal of spleen from your body can lead to a weaker immune system.
The treatment varies according to the condition of individuals. It commonly includes the antibody and antibiotics replacement. There are several drugs that are used to treat the infections caused by this disorder; the drugs must be taken according to the prescription.

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