Case Report
Suppression of Cell‐Mediated Immunity in Hypothyroidism
ABSTRACTA 71-year-old man had severe hypothroidism, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, and bacteremia due to Edwardsiella tards. Review of the literature identified the hypothesis the E tarda infections may occur more frequently in immunocompromised patients. Previous animal studies have shown decrease in lymphocyte function during hypothyroidism, with return of normal lymphocyte function…