Not exact matches
A subset
of immune cells that manage
immune system suppression, known
as regulatory T cells, begins learning to tolerate the fetal cells
as non-foreign.
Restoring balance to the
immune system (with plant sterols) may be
of therapeutic benefit in disease processes such
as chronic viral infections, stress - induced
immune suppression, tuberculosis, allergies, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions.
But if conditions change to upset the natural equilibrium (such
as some kind
of suppression of the dog's
immune system), the Demodex mites multiply out
of control leading to a serious skin disease.
«
As we reframe how we manage the vulnerable time around calving and make
immune suppression a priority, we know that more than 80 percent
of U.S. producers are looking to their veterinarians for help in protecting their cows»
immune systems,» said Paul Rapnicki, DVM, MBA, Dairy Technical Consultant, Elanco Animal Health.
Iatrogenic administration
of glucocorticoids and subsequent
suppression of the
immune system has great potential
as an influencing factor in demodicosis.
As a result
of the superior antibiotics
of today the temporary
suppression of the
immune system is not generally considered to be a big concern.
Certain infections and some drugs, such
as anti-cancer drugs, may cause a
suppression of the
immune system so that an otherwise well - vaccinated dog becomes susceptible to infection and disease if exposed.