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… efficacy of the immune system (McCance & Huether, 2019). It is caused by auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, or systematic lupus erythematosus. Additionally, it can be induced by medications, radiation therapy, or surgery (splenectomy). Overall, immunosuppression increases the severity of infections and neoplastic diseases ……
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