Karen S Tuano, Neha Seth, Javier Chinen
OBJECTIVE: To review the different causes of secondary immunodeficiencies and provide clinicians with an updated overview of potential factors that contribute to immunodeficiency. DATA SOURCES: Recent published literature obtained through PubMed database searches, including research articles, review articles, and case reports. STUDY SELECTIONS: PubMed database searches were conducted using the following keywords: immunodeficiency, antibody deficiency, immunosuppressive drugs, genetic syndrome, malignancy, HIV infection, viral infection, secondary immunodeficiency, nutrition, prematurity, aging, protein-losing enteropathy, nephropathy, trauma, space travel, high altitude, and ultraviolet light...
December 2021: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology