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Ten common diseases that cause a secondary immunodeficiency

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Secondary immunodeficiency is common in people who are hospitalised for: Lymphoreticular malignancy. Drugs - particularly cytotoxic drugs and immunosuppressants. Viruses - eg, HIV. Malnutrition - the most common cause worldwide. Metabolic disorders - eg, renal disease requiring peritoneal dialysis.

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