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What are the signs of a weak immune system?


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Immune system:

  1. The immune system consists of antibodies, immune cells, and lymphoid organs and tissues.
  2. Its main function is to recognize foreign molecules, respond to them, and keep the memory of these encounters.
  3. It plays a crucial role in organ transplants, allergic reactions, and autoimmune diseases.
  4. When the ability of the immune system to fight pathogens is impaired, it leads to a weak immune system.

Signs of a weak immune system:

  1. Frequent colds
  2. Slow-healing wounds
  3. Constant tiredness
  4. Frequent infections
  5. Frequent gastrointestinal infections
  6. Increased severity of infections
  7. Infections that are harder to treat

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