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  • Cirrhosis disrupts liver homeostasis, leading to immune dysfunction.
  • This dysfunction involves both local liver and systemic immunity, affecting innate and acquired responses.
  • Cirrhosis-associated immune dysfunction contributes to significant mortality and disease decompensation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms of immune dysfunction in cirrhosis.
  • To explore the consequences of immune dysfunction in cirrhotic patients.
  • To identify potential therapeutic interventions for improving outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of immune dysfunction in cirrhosis.
  • Analysis of mechanisms including gut permeability, bacterial translocation, and microbiota alterations.
  • Examination of systemic inflammation and immunodeficiency in cirrhotic patients.

Main Results:

  • Cirrhosis-associated immune dysfunction presents as a dynamic state of inflammation and immunodeficiency.
  • Increased gut permeability, altered gut flora, and bacterial translocation contribute to endotoxemia and infections.
  • Immune paralysis, characterized by cytokine shifts, can accompany cirrhosis.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the pathophysiology of immune dysfunction is crucial for managing cirrhosis complications.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of infections are vital for improving survival rates.
  • Further research into immune dysfunction mechanisms may lead to novel therapeutic strategies.