What Infections are Common in Immunocompromised Individuals?
Immunocompromised individuals are at risk for a range of infections, including:
- Opportunistic Infections: These are infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in people with weakened immune systems. Examples include Pneumocystis pneumonia and Cytomegalovirus. - Reactivation of Latent Infections: Conditions like tuberculosis and Herpes Zoster can reactivate in immunocompromised individuals. - Common Infections: Even common infections like the flu can be more severe in immunocompromised individuals.