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What factors shape infection risk during immunocompromise?
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Risk depends on which immune defenses are impaired, how intense and prolonged the treatment is, and factors such as barriers, devices, and exposures.
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5 Infections in Immunocompromised Patients Free Online FlashCards
Study 5 Infections in Immunocompromised Patients with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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How can people reduce exposure to infections?
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Practice hand hygiene, avoid close contact with ill people, and use additional respiratory precautions when appropriate.
03
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What factors shape infection risk after transplantation?
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Risk varies with transplant type, immunosuppressive regimen, complications such as graft-versus-host disease, and time since transplant.
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Why might infection signs be subtle in an immunocompromised patient?
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Fever may be absent or muted, and inflammation may be less obvious, even while infection progresses quickly.
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Which infection groups become more likely with neutrophil defects?
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Neutrophil defects increase susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections.
06
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Which infection groups are associated with impaired T-cell function?
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Impaired T-cell function increases susceptibility to certain viral, fungal, and protozoal infections.
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What is an opportunistic infection?
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An opportunistic infection occurs more often or causes more severe disease when immune defenses are weakened.
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Which opportunistic infection can occur with advanced HIV?
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Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia can occur in some people with advanced HIV.
09
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Which foods should be avoided to reduce infection risk?
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Avoid higher-risk foods such as unpasteurized products and undercooked meat or eggs.
10
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How is antimicrobial prophylaxis determined?
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Preventive medicines may be recommended for specific conditions, treatments, or transplant phases; the care team determines the need and duration.
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What should be considered when planning non-live vaccines?
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Non-live vaccines are generally safe, though some treatments may reduce the immune response. Review vaccination before immunosuppression when feasible.
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Why are live vaccines generally avoided in significant immunocompromise?
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Live vaccines are generally avoided in significant immunocompromise because the vaccine organism can cause disease. Exceptions and timing depend on the condition and treatment.
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