👉 Impaired infection, also known as immunocompromised infection, occurs when an individual's immune system is weakened or dysfunctional, making them more susceptible to infections that would typically be resisted by a healthy immune system. This can result from various factors, including HIV/AIDS, cancer treatments like chemotherapy, organ transplantation with immunosuppressive drugs, certain genetic disorders, or age-related decline in immune function. As a consequence, pathogens that usually remain dormant or are easily controlled can multiply unchecked, leading to more severe and prolonged infections. The body's impaired ability to fight off these invaders can also result in complications and increased morbidity and mortality.
