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Chapter-03 Altered Immune Response

BOOK TITLE: Medical-Surgical Nursing (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Thomas Kochuthresiamma
ISBN
9789352701827
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14211_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Chapter keywords
Immune system, lymphocyte, natural killer cell, bone marrow-derived lymphocyte, immunity, food allergy, latex allergy

Abstract

The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders. These are primarily microbes—tiny organisms such as bacteria, parasites, and fungi that can cause infections. There are three types of lymphocytes: natural killer cells, thymus-derived lymphocytes (T cells) and bone marrow-derived lymphocytes (B cells), each with different functions. Immunity is defined as the ability to destroy pathogens or other foreign material and to prevent further cases of infectious disease. The chapter mainly focuses on immune system, lymphocytes, immunity, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), anaphylaxis, food allergy, graft versus host disease, adverse drug reaction, and latex allergy.

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