Immunosuppression and Infection Flashcards by Emily Sidaway | Brainscape

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What drugs cause immunosuppression?

A

Steroids
DMARDs
Chemotherapy drugs

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What conditions lead to immunosuppression?

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HIV
pregnancy
malignancy
splenectomy
diabetes mellitus
malnutrition

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What impact does immunosuppression have on infections?

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Opportunistic infections

Candida, Pseudomonas, Pneumocystitis (PCP), CMV, Cryptococcus, Toxoplasmosis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, lymphoma

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