What is the difference between autoimmune and immune deficiency?

Autoimmune disease and immune deficiency are both disorders of the immune system, but they have different effects on the body.

Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, depending on which organs or tissues are affected. Some common autoimmune diseases include:

* Rheumatoid arthritis

* Lupus

* Multiple sclerosis

* Crohn's disease

* Psoriasis

Immune deficiency occurs when the immune system is not able to function properly. This can make the body more susceptible to infection. Some common immune deficiencies include:

* Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

* Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)

* IgA deficiency

* HIV/AIDS

Autoimmune disease and immune deficiency can both be serious conditions, but they are typically treated differently. Autoimmune diseases are often treated with medications that suppress the immune system, while immune deficiencies are often treated with medications that boost the immune system.

Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between autoimmune disease and immune deficiency:

| Feature | Autoimmune disease | Immune deficiency |

|---|---|---|

| Cause | Immune system mistakenly attacks body's own tissues | Immune system is not able to function properly |

| Symptoms | Varies depending on which organs or tissues are affected | More susceptible to infection |

| Treatment | Medications that suppress the immune system | Medications that boost the immune system |