Question

If cyclosporin A is used as an immuno suppressive agent in organ transplant patients will the patient get affected by other pathogen due to immune suppression?

Answer 1

Our body has a tendency to reject/ protest any foreign cell entering the body. During organ transplant, the same reaction takes place and there is a chance of organ rejection . Hence, it is necessary to suppress this reaction and patients are administered with Cyclosporin like drugs.By these drugs, the activation or efficacy of the immune system is reduced. This will not lead the patient vulnerable to other pathogens.