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Infections in the immunocompromised Flashcards

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What are causes of primary immunodeficiency?

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Chronic granulomatous disease

DiGeorge syndrome

Malignancy e.g. lymphoma

Bruton agammaglobulinaemia

IgA deficiency

Hyposplenism e.g. coeliac

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What are causes of secondary immunodeficiency?

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Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy

Immunosuppressive drugs e.g. steroids, ciclosporin, rituximab

Stem cell transplant

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What vaccines do people with hyposplenism/splenectomy need?

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  • Strep pneumoniae
    • Haemophilus influenzae type b
    • Neisseria meningitidis
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