Definition of "immunocompetent" [immunocompetent]

• Having the normal bodily capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen. (adjective)

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• "Although in immunocompetent persons Cryptosporidium infections, which are characterized by what else but diarrhea tend to be self-limiting and self-curing, in immunocompromised individuals, as well as the very young, pregnant women, and the very elderly Cryptosporidiosis is a significant health concern."
• "Association between Staphylococcus aureus strains carrying gene for Panton-Valentine leukocidin and highly lethal necrotising pneumonia in young immunocompetent patients."
• "Fatal community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in an immunocompetent young adult."