cellular immunodeficiency

cellular immunodeficiency
deficiency in cellular immunity (q.v.), marked by recurrent infections with low-grade or opportunistic pathogens, by graft-versus-host reactions following blood transfusions, and by severe disease following immunization with live vaccines. For a list of disorders of this type, see table.

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