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We found about 181 results for Immune System
  1. Immune System Provides links to information about the immunesystem. Includes info about immunizations, HIV and autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.
  2. COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness Learn about COVID-19 and how to help protect yourself if you're at high risk for getting very sick from the virus.
  3. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Discusses lupus, an autoimmune disorder. Focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment with medicines like corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and antimalarials. Discusses the importance of good self-care.
  4. Importance of Immunizations
  5. Why Get Your Older Child or Teen Immunized? Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community.
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic Symptoms
  7. Immunizations
  8. Why Get Your Child Immunized? Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community.
  9. Immunizations and Pregnancy
  10. Helping Children During Immunizations
  11. Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask
  12. Immunizations for Premature Infants
  13. Immunizations That May Cause Fever
  14. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of the immunesystem. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.
  15. Immunoglobulin
  16. Zika Virus
  17. Staph Infection
  18. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  19. Allergy to Natural Rubber (Latex)
  20. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Discusses primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Also looks at symptoms of advanced liver damage such as variceal bleeding and osteoporosis.
  21. Celiac Disease
  22. Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test
  23. Addison's Disease
  24. Ulcerative Colitis Discusses ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. Covers symptoms and what happens as the disease progresses. Offers home treatment tips. Discusses treatment with medicine and surgery.
  25. Sepsis (Septic Shock)
  26. Sarcoidosis
  27. Valley Fever
  28. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  29. What Is Sepsis? Find out what sepsis is, how it happens, and how it's treated at the hospital.
  30. Swollen Lymph Nodes
  31. Tissue Type Test
  32. Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)
  33. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
  34. CD4+ Count Test
  35. Pseudomonas Infection
  36. Autoimmune Disease Tests
  37. Nonallergic Rhinitis
  38. Rubella (German Measles)
  39. Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection
  40. Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
  41. Acquired Von Willebrand Disease
  42. Chikungunya Fever
  43. Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Dye
  44. Cold Agglutinins Test
  45. Hospital Isolation Rooms Understand how an isolation room protects you and those around you.
  46. Gallium Scan
  47. Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test
  48. Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
  49. Multi-Organ Transplants Teaches basic information about multi-organ transplants, including why they are done, how well they work, and what the risks are.
  50. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria
  51. Psoriatic Arthritis
  52. Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Discusses rare flesh-eating bacterial infection. Includes info on Fournier gangrene. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Looks at treatment with medicine, surgery, and oxygen therapy. Covers treatment for complications caused by the infection.
  53. Peanut Allergy
  54. Coombs Test
  55. Fever: Here's Help Take a minute to find out what it means when you have a fever.
  56. Travel Health
  57. Crohn's Disease Discusses Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Covers symptoms, which include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Discusses treatment with medicines, including corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics. Also covers treatment with surgery.
  58. Mononucleosis (Mono) Discusses mononucleosis (also called mono or the kissing disease) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Covers symptoms including high fever, severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes (swollen glands), tonsils, and spleen. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.
  59. Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups.
  60. Chickenpox (Varicella) Discusses vaccine-preventable illness that causes itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Covers home treatment, including resting and taking medicines to reduce fever, itching. Includes info on shingles.
  61. Polymyalgia Rheumatica Covers symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica, which include muscle pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Covers how this condition is treated.
  62. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck Symptoms
  63. Sjögren's Syndrome
  64. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Discusses methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of staph bacteria. Covers how it is spread. Discusses antibiotic resistance of MRSA. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
  65. Scleroderma
  66. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Covers long-lasting skin problem that is also known as atopic dermatitis. Looks at symptoms like dry skin, itching, and a red, raised rash. Covers treatments including using moisturizing creams and medicines. Notes that there are no known prevention methods.
  67. Preventing Tetanus Infections
  68. Temporal Artery Biopsy
  69. Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy
  70. Shingles Discusses shingles, a condition caused by the virus that causes chickenpox (herpes zoster). Discusses who is most likely to get it. Describes how shingles rash causes pain and the treatment for it. Includes info on the shingles vaccine.
  71. Viral Tests
  72. Allergy Shots for Asthma
  73. Tetanus Discusses tetanus, also called lockjaw. Looks at cause by bacteria infection that makes a poison that causes severe muscle spasms. Looks at how bacteria enter the body through wound or cut. Covers vaccine shots (immunizations) to prevent tetanus.
  74. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Covers the causes and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with NSAIDs, physical therapy, and possibly shots of steroid medicine. Includes tips for helping your child cope with JIA.
  75. HIV Treatment in Children
  76. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
  77. Allergy Shots for Insect Stings Explains what immunotherapy is and why it is done. Lists specific allergies treated by immunotherapy. Covers how it is done, how well it works, and what to expect after treatment. Covers things that increase risk.
  78. Thrush
  79. HIV: Stages of Infection
  80. Preventing Sepsis After You Leave the Hospital After a hospital stay, it's important to prevent sepsis and watch for signs of it. Learn how.
  81. Psoriasis Includes info on psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder. Covers causes and symptoms, including scaly patches on the knees, elbows, and scalp. Includes info on what increases your risk. Covers treatment with creams and oral medicines. Offers home treatment tips.
  82. Allergies to Insect Stings Explains allergies to insect stings. Covers symptoms. Discusses local and systemic reactions. Covers diagnosis and treatment options. Offers home treatment tips.
  83. Complications of Lupus
  84. Organ Transplants: Antirejection Medicines
  85. Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis
  86. Complement Test
  87. Antibody Tests for Lupus
  88. Lupus: Healthy Eating
  89. HIV Viral Load
  90. HIV: Why Healthy Eating Matters
  91. Resistance to HIV Medicines
  92. HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
  93. Opportunistic Infections in HIV
  94. HIV: Nonprogressors and HIV-Resistant People
  95. HIV and Weight Loss
  96. HIV and Fatigue
  97. Vaccine Information Statements
  98. Hepatitis C Viral Load Test Learn about a hepatitis C viral load test, including what it is, why it's done, and what the results mean.
  99. AIDS-Related Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  100. HIV Viral Load Test

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