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Immune Response
Alternate Names : Acquired (Adaptive) Immunity, Cellular Immunity, Humoral Immunity, Immunity, Inflammatory Response, Innate Immunity
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Signs of inflammation
- localized redness
- pain in the area
- swelling of the affected area
- warmth of the affected area
- pus (sometimes)
Note: In many cases, no observable symptoms develop.
Additional symptoms may include:
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• Definition
• The immune system
• Innate immunity and inflammation
• Acquired immunity
• Passive immunity
• Immune system disorders and allergies
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Signs of inflammation
• Tests
• Therapies
• Complications
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• Transfusion Reaction
• Transplant Rejection
Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• CBC
• Complement
• Histocompatibility Antigens
• Serum Serotonin Level
Other Topics
• Agitation
• Antibody
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• Confusion
• Cough
• Fever
• Heartburn
• Malaise
• Muscle Aches
• Protein in Diet
• Swelling
• Toxins
Review Date : 10/30/2003
Reviewed By : Donald Accetta, MD, MPH. President, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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