Treatment with Glucocorticoids to Suppress Type IV Hypersensitivity May Result

Question

Treatment with glucocorticoids to suppress type IV hypersensitivity may result in
A) acquired immunodeficiency.
B) anaphylaxis.
C) autoimmune disease.
D) DiGeorge syndrome.
E) primary immunodeficiency.

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids are immunosuppressive agents that can suppress the immune system, potentially leading to acquired immunodeficiency. This condition is characterized by a reduction in the body's ability to fight infections and other diseases due to the suppression of the immune response, which can be a side effect of prolonged or high-dose glucocorticoid therapy.