This is because viral or bacterial infections can cause a high degree of inflammation, which can slow down the immune system and prevent you from getting back to full health. (detoxdiy.com)
The presence of the parasites inside the heart and lungs causes a large degree of inflammation, and can severely interfere with blood flow. (waterlooanimalhospitalok.com)
They include treatment options for patients with and without active systemic disease, along with varying degrees of inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis), as well as recommendations for repeat TB screening for JIA patients receiving biologics. (sciencedaily.com)