malnutrition ↔ infection

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Infection and malnutrition share a synergistic relationship where malnutrition impairs immune responses, increasing susceptibility to infection [1], [2]. Conversely, infections can exacerbate malnutrition by reducing nutrient intake and absorption, while both conditions are recognized as common causes of secondary immunodeficiencies [3], [2].

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Nutritional Evolution – Human Origin and Evolution ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in Mr. Vijit Deepani, Prof. A.K. Kapoor · INFLIBNET 1 fact

claimScrimshaw et al. (1959) indicated that there are direct effects of protein-calorie deficiency and a synergistic interaction between malnutrition and infection.

The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 1 fact

claimCommon causes of secondary immunodeficiencies include aging, malnutrition, certain medications, and infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute 1 fact

claimMalnutrition-induced impaired immune responses increase susceptibility to infection and illness, which can subsequently exacerbate malnutrition by reducing nutrient intake, impairing nutrient absorption, increasing nutrient losses, or altering metabolism.