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Aging and infection are linked because aging leads to a decline in immune function, which increases susceptibility to infection [1]. Furthermore, both are identified as common causes of secondary immunodeficiencies [2], and managing infection is considered a strategy to mitigate the negative effects of aging [3].
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Homeostatic medicine: a strategy for exploring health and disease link.springer.com 1 fact
claimAging causes a decline in the reserve capacity of body tissues and organs, including the functional decline of the immune, muscular, and nervous systems, which leads to decreased ability to respond to external stimuli, increased susceptibility to infection, and longer recovery times from diseases.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 1 fact
quote"It's highly likely that living a lifestyle that limits systemic inflammation and infection is going to diminish the negative effects of aging."
The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org 1 fact
claimCommon causes of secondary immunodeficiencies include aging, malnutrition, certain medications, and infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).