Definition:
A state of the body in which the immune
system is damaged and does not perform its normal functions.
Immunosuppression may be induced by drugs (e.g., in chemotherapy) or result from
certain disease processes, such as HIV infection.
Related Resources:
Opportunistic
Infections
Once the immune system is weakened, the body is at risk for developing many
types of infections. Here is a guide that details these serious infections.
