PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep deprivation may decrease production of these protective cytokines. In addition, infection-fighting antibodies and cells are reduced during periods when you don’t get enough sleep. So, your body needs sleep to fight infectious diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Making sure your body has a chance to rest and recover from the day is important for your immune system to function at full strength. When we sleep, our bodies produce a protein called cytokines, which target infection and inflammation, creating an immune response.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sleep deprivation may result in deregulated immune responses with increased pro-inflammatory signaling, thus contributing to increase the risk for the onset and/or worsening of infection, as well as inflammation-related chronic diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -Also, infections, such as the flu virus, mono (mononucleosis), and measles, can weaken the immune system for a short time. Your immune system can also be weakened by smoking, alcohol, and poor nutrition.