Which patient has the highest susceptibility to infection
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Risk Factors for Infection Susceptibility
Certain factors can make a person more susceptible to infection, including:
Age: Elderly individuals and young children are more susceptible to infections due to their weaker immune systems.
Underlying Health Conditions: People with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or cancer are more likely to contract infections.
Medications: Certain medications such as corticosteroids can weaken the immune system and make people more susceptible to infection.
Lifestyle Habits: People who smoke, are malnourished, or have poor hygiene are at an increased risk of developing infections.
Exposure to Pathogens: People who are in close contact with someone who is infected, or are exposed to contaminated food or water, are at greater risk of becoming infected.
Certain factors can make a person more susceptible to infection, including:
Age: Elderly individuals and young children are more susceptible to infections due to their weaker immune systems.
Underlying Health Conditions: People with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or cancer are more likely to contract infections.
Medications: Certain medications such as corticosteroids can weaken the immune system and make people more susceptible to infection.
Lifestyle Habits: People who smoke, are malnourished, or have poor hygiene are at an increased risk of developing infections.
Exposure to Pathogens: People who are in close contact with someone who is infected, or are exposed to contaminated food or water, are at greater risk of becoming infected.