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Immune Response
Alternate Names : Acquired (Adaptive) Immunity, Cellular Immunity, Humoral Immunity, Immunity, Inflammatory Response, Innate Immunity
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During an infection, a CBC usually shows increased numbers of white blood cells. A blood differential count may reveal an elevated percentage of phagocytes, indicating that the body is responding to a need to fight infection.
If a problem is suspected, other tests may be performed to determine complement levels and the levels of specific immunoglobulins (antibodies).
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Definition The immune system Innate immunity and inflammation Acquired immunity Passive immunity Immune system disorders and allergies Signs of inflammation Tests Therapies Complications
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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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