Sentences with phrase «infection put his life at risk»

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A first infection is usually mild, but a second infection with a different serotype puts the patient at risk of a serious, occasionally life - threatening illness.

However, the depletion of the patient's immune system prior to transplantation can put patients at risk of for an infection by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) that can be life threatening in these immune - compromised individuals.

As noted, one of the main problems cats with feline FIV face is a weakened immune system that then puts them at risk of contracting secondary infections, some of which may be life - threatening.

However, kissing and nuzzling dying pets can be dangerous, according to a new study — all that close contact puts devoted animal owners at greater risk of contracting life - threatening illnesses like Pasteurella multocida infections.

Dr. Maura of Victor Veterinary states, «female dogs and cats that have multiple litters in their life will not only be putting more of their reserves and energy toward nursing kittens / puppies they will also be at higher risk of mammary tumors and uterine infections later in life.»