Signs Of An Immunodeficiency Disorder

Bacterial Infections

When you have a strong, healthy immune system, your body can fight off bacterial infections. But without a defense mechanism to protect you from illness, your body succumbs to infections quickly. Bacterial infections can occur on the inside and outside of your body and wreak havoc on your body. These contagions include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. Coli.

Since your immune system is weak, you can easily contract some specific infections, which include strep throat, impetigo, and cellulitis. Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus and affects your throat. When you have this infection, your tonsils are swollen and sore. Impetigo is a skin infection resulting from bacteria. When infected, your skin becomes red, and pus-filled pimples appear. They break open and form a thick crust over them and can show up anywhere on your body. Cellulitis attacks the surface and underlying skin tissues. It is caused by Streptococcus and enters the body through a surgical cut, bruise, or wound. Those infected usually come down with a fever and chills. Their lymph glands become swollen, and a rash appears on the skin.