Immuno-Toxicology
The study of toxicity that affects the immune system is called immunotoxicology. Immune deficiencies caused by toxins can take the form of immunosuppression, allergies, autoimmunity, increased susceptibility to cancer, or a variety of inflammatory diseases and medical conditions.
Agents that cause Immune toxicity are classified as:-
- Allergy-type: heavy metals, acid anhydrides, penicillin, and propylthiouracil.
- Direct immune toxicity: dexamethasone, cyclosporin A, azathioprine, heavy metals, and air pollution.
- Indirect Immune toxicity: p, p'-DDE.
