Autoimmune Deficient
"Autoimmune deficiency" is not a term that is commonly used in medicine. However, autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiency disorders are two distinct categories of medical conditions related to the immune system.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. Examples of autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.
Immunodeficiency disorders, on the other hand, occur when the immune system is weakened, making it less able to fight off infections and diseases. Examples of immunodeficiency disorders include HIV/AIDS, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), and common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).
It is important to note that having an autoimmune disease does not necessarily mean that a person is immunodeficient, and vice versa. However, some autoimmune diseases can lead to secondary immunodeficiency, which means that the immune system is weakened as a result of the disease itself or its treatment.
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