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We found about 143 results for Disorders of the Immune System
  1. Immune System Provides links to information about theimmunesystem. Includes info about immunizations, HIV and autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
  2. COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness Learn about COVID-19 and how to help protect yourself if you're at high risk for getting very sick from the virus.
  3. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Discusses lupus, an autoimmune disorder. Focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment with medicines like corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and antimalarials. Discusses the importance of good self-care.
  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic Symptoms
  5. Immunizations for Premature Infants
  6. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part oftheimmunesystem. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.
  7. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  8. Ulcerative Colitis Discusses ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. Covers symptoms and what happens as the disease progresses. Offers home treatment tips. Discusses treatment with medicine and surgery.
  9. Zika Virus
  10. Staph Infection
  11. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Discusses primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Also looks at symptoms of advanced liver damage such as variceal bleeding and osteoporosis.
  12. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  13. Addison's Disease
  14. Valley Fever
  15. Celiac Disease
  16. Sarcoidosis
  17. Autoimmune Disease Tests
  18. Sepsis (Septic Shock)
  19. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  20. Swollen Lymph Nodes
  21. Acquired Von Willebrand Disease
  22. Pseudomonas Infection
  23. Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection
  24. What Is Sepsis? Find out what sepsis is, how it happens, and how it's treated at the hospital.
  25. Rubella (German Measles)
  26. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  27. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria
  28. Psoriatic Arthritis
  29. Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Discusses rare flesh-eating bacterial infection. Includes info on Fournier gangrene. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Looks at treatment with medicine, surgery, and oxygen therapy. Covers treatment for complications caused by the infection.
  30. Chikungunya Fever
  31. Crohn's Disease Discusses Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Covers symptoms, which include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Discusses treatment with medicines, including corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics. Also covers treatment with surgery.
  32. Peanut Allergy
  33. Mononucleosis (Mono) Discusses mononucleosis (also called mono or the kissing disease) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Covers symptoms including high fever, severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes (swollen glands), tonsils, and spleen. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.
  34. Polymyalgia Rheumatica Covers symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica, which include muscle pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Covers how this condition is treated.
  35. Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups.
  36. Chickenpox (Varicella) Discusses vaccine-preventable illness that causes itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Covers home treatment, including resting and taking medicines to reduce fever, itching. Includes info on shingles.
  37. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck Symptoms
  38. Sjögren's Syndrome
  39. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Covers long-lasting skin problem that is also known as atopic dermatitis. Looks at symptoms like dry skin, itching, and a red, raised rash. Covers treatments including using moisturizing creams and medicines. Notes that there are no known prevention methods.
  40. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Discusses methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of staph bacteria. Covers how it is spread. Discusses antibiotic resistance of MRSA. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
  41. Scleroderma
  42. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  43. Shingles Discusses shingles, a condition caused by the virus that causes chickenpox (herpes zoster). Discusses who is most likely to get it. Describes how shingles rash causes pain and the treatment for it. Includes info on the shingles vaccine.
  44. HIV Treatment in Children
  45. Tetanus Discusses tetanus, also called lockjaw. Looks at cause by bacteria infection that makes a poison that causes severe muscle spasms. Looks at how bacteria enter the body through wound or cut. Covers vaccine shots (immunizations) to prevent tetanus.
  46. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Covers the causes and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with NSAIDs, physical therapy, and possibly shots of steroid medicine. Includes tips for helping your child cope with JIA.
  47. Temporal Artery Biopsy
  48. Psoriasis Includes info on psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder. Covers causes and symptoms, including scaly patches on the knees, elbows, and scalp. Includes info on what increases your risk. Covers treatment with creams and oral medicines. Offers home treatment tips.
  49. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  50. HIV and Fatigue
  51. Thrush
  52. Allergies to Insect Stings Explains allergies to insect stings. Covers symptoms. Discusses local and systemic reactions. Covers diagnosis and treatment options. Offers home treatment tips.
  53. HIV: Stages of Infection
  54. Preventing Sepsis After You Leave the Hospital After a hospital stay, it's important to prevent sepsis and watch for signs of it. Learn how.
  55. Allergy Shots for Insect Stings Explains what immunotherapy is and why it is done. Lists specific allergies treated by immunotherapy. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers things that increase risk.
  56. Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS
  57. Complications of Lupus
  58. Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis
  59. Complement Test
  60. Antibody Tests for Lupus
  61. Organ Transplants: Antirejection Medicines
  62. Lupus: Healthy Eating
  63. Opportunistic Infections in HIV
  64. Hepatitis C Viral Load Test Learn about a hepatitis C viral load test, including what it is, why it's done, and what the results mean.
  65. Mouth Sores
  66. Types of Hair Loss
  67. Resistance to HIV Medicines
  68. HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
  69. HIV: Nonprogressors and HIV-Resistant People
  70. HIV and Weight Loss
  71. HIV Viral Load
  72. HIV: Why Healthy Eating Matters
  73. Neutropenia: Preventing Infections
  74. Hyperthyroidism Discusses hyperthyroidism and what happens to the body's metabolism if the thyroid gland is overactive. Explains how Graves' disease usually causes an overactive thyroid. Describes symptoms. Covers exams and tests to diagnose it. Provides info on treatment.
  75. HIV Screening
  76. Living With More Than One Health Problem
  77. HIV Viral Load Test
  78. Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
  79. Celiac Disease Antibodies Test
  80. Antiretroviral Medicines for HIV
  81. HIV and Exercise
  82. CD4+ Cells
  83. Toxoplasmosis Test Discusses toxoplasmosis test, a blood test that checks pregnant women for antibodies to the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Covers why and how it is done. Also discusses what results mean.
  84. Hidden Gluten
  85. Mononucleosis Complications
  86. Rubella Test
  87. Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin Briefly discusses possible causes of swollen glands and other lumps under the skin. Covers bacterial and viral infections, noncancerous growths, hernias, aneurysms, and swelling caused by cancer. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  88. Mononucleosis Tests Covers monospot test (heterophil test) and EBV antibody test, blood tests used to diagnose mononucleosis (mono), which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Covers how it is done and risks. Also includes info on what test results might mean.
  89. Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread
  90. HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV
  91. HIV: Preventing Infections
  92. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test
  93. Antihistamines
  94. Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Test Discusses cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) test that can help show if some types of cancer are present. Covers its use to check how well treatment for ovarian cancer is working or to see if ovarian cancer has returned. Covers possible test results.
  95. HIV: Taking Antiretroviral Medicines Learn how to take antiretroviral medicines safely.
  96. Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Discusses arthroscopic surgery, used to treat joint pain for those with rheumatoid arthritis. Covers how well it works and the risks.
  97. Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection
  98. Vaccines to Prevent the Flu
  99. Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet
  100. Sjögren's: Caring for Yourself at Home

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