A disorder of immunity characterised by abnormalities of immunoregulation and opportunistic infections. A component of the immune system produced in response to exposure to antigens.
Antibodies help eliminate infectious microorganisms in the body.
A foreign molecule that stimulates the production of antibodies. A chemotherapy drug used to slow the progression of AIDS diseases by preventing viral replication. Its side-effects include leucopenia, anaemia, and nausea. Like all chemotherapy drugs, AZT is immunosuppressive. Cecil 1095 Cell-mediated immunity.