Acute Hepatic Failure in Dogs. Acute hepatic failure is a condition characterized by the sudden loss of 70 percent or more of the liver's function due to sudden, massive, hepatic necrosis (tissue death in the liver).
Key Points. Secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies are much more common than primary (hereditary) immunodeficiencies. Primary immunodeficiencies can affect humoral immunity (most commonly), cellular immunity, both humoral and cellular immunity, phagocytic cells, or the complement system.
severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), which is known as alymphocytosis or âboy in a bubbleâ disease ; Secondary immunodeficiency disorders happen when an outside source like a toxic chemical or infection attacks your body. The following can cause a secondary immunodeficiency disorder: severe burns; chemotherapy; radiation; diabetes; malnutrition