Immunological mechanisms
This section deals briefly with the basic components of the immune system.
Parts of this immune system may fail and predispose an individual to infection. Causes include:
- malnutrition
- infection, especially with lymphotrophic viruses
- major surgery
- renal failure
- leukaemia
- lymphoma
In children, a failure of the immune system may also lead to an increased tendency to develop allergy and cancer.
General reference: Brostoff et al, Clinical Immunology, Gower Medical Publishing.
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