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In general, leukemia is characterized by an increase in WBC's. This may lead you to think there would be a strengthening of the immune system, however, the increase in WBC's is due to the unregulated proliferation of immature cells (myeloid cells or lymphoblasts) or abnormal cells which are both incapable of defense against infection.
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Is leukemia an infection?
Leukemia is not an infection. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood formation. Leukemia can, however, make you more likely to get infections.
What individuals are vulnerable to infection from candidiasis?
Candida may cause mouth infections in people with reduced immune function, or in patients taking certain antibiotics.
Are young people vulnerable to HIV infection?
Yes, young people are vulnerable to HIV infection if they are having sex.
What is the name for an infection in the bone and bone marrow?
Leukemia
Can a healthier diet help contribute to the fight against leukemia?
Yes that is very inportant to stay on a healthy diet. A leukemia patient needs to eat a diet that minimizes the risk of infection, provides strength to fight the leukemia and enables the body to work optimally to heal. Because leukemia is a blood cancer that starts in the white blood cells and leads to lowered immune system function, how food is prepared for leukemia patients is just as important as what foods they eat.
Why are Marfan syndrome patients vulnerable to retinal detachment?
Retinal detachment. Patients with Marfan are more vulnerable to this disorder because of the weakness of their connective tissues.
What is an adjective for leukemia?
The adjective form is leukemic, which pertains to the condition itself (e.g. leukemic anemia). The noun is used as a noun adjunct with other nouns as in leukemia treatment, leukemia patients, and leukemia symptoms.
Why do patients with leukemia tend to bleed?
because leukemia is cancer of the blood :)
What is the prognosis for cutaneous larva migrans?
No matter how severe an infestation, with adequate treatment patients recover completely. However, if the patient scratches the lesions open, the areas can become vulnerable to bacterial infection
Why are people with weakened immune systems vulnerable to toxoplasmosis?
Because they are more vulnerable to any infection.
Who is not a candidate of being bone marrow donor?
Polycythemia Vera and Leukemia patients
What is the average life expectancy for hairy cell leukemia patients?
near normal
