Cellulitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Cause #2: Compromised Immune System
The line of defenses of the immune system function to protect the body from being invaded by foreign pathogens. Some of these defenses are the skin barrier, tears, acidity of the stomach, white blood cells, and more. In those with a compromised immune system (elderly, those on immune suppressing medications, very young children, patients with cancer or human immunodeficiency virus infection, individuals on chemotherapy), they also have a weaker defense and have a higher risk of contracting these infections.
This allows pathogens such as streptococcus or staphylococcus to invade, colonize, and cause issues such as cellulitis. Inadequate nutrition can also be a contributing factor as proteins, vitamins, and minerals are required for optimal function of the immune system.
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