Updated on November 12, 2024 List the causes of acquired immunodeficiency Extremes of age: Neonates, Infants, and elderly Surgery or trauma Malignancies Metabolic diseases: Diabetes, Uremia Malnutrition Infection: HIV, Measles Immunosuppressive therapy: Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy Describe the mechanism of immunodeficiency in Neonates Absent IgG transfer before 32 weeks (Premature) Immature secondary lymphoid tissue (MALT) Decreased...