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Our immune system is a highly capable and complex network of structures and processes that essentially protect us again disease such as those caused by blood-borne pathogens
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blood-borne pathogens
Infectious organisms in the BLOOD, of which the predominant medical interest is their contamination of blood-soiled linens, towels, gowns, BANDAGES, other items from individuals in risk categories, NEEDLES and other sharp objects, MEDICAL WASTE and DENTAL WASTE, all of which health workers are exposed to. This concept is differentiated from the clinical conditions of BACTEREMIA; VIREMIA; and FUNGEMIA where the organism is present in the blood of a patient as the result of a natural infectious process.Category: Organism
Source: National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH 2007 - See Terms and Conditions
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Autoimmune
Disorders that are characterized by the production of antibodies that react with host tissues or immune effector cells that are autoreactive to endogenous peptides.Category: Disease or Syndrome
Source: National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH 2007 - See Terms and Conditions
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hypersensitivity disorders
Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen.Category: Finding
Source: National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH 2007 - See Terms and Conditions
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FDA Approves First Diagnostic Assay to detect both HIV Antigen and Antibodies
Jun 25 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first assay to detect both antigen and antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This assay is approved for use as an aid in the dia... Read more »
Novel Therapeutic Approach Shows Promise Against Multiple Bacterial Pathogens
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In Infants with Egg or Milk Allergy, Can Future Peanut Allergy Be Predicted?
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