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Understanding the Immune System
This tutorial illustrates the immune system, complex
network of specialized cells and organs that distinguishes
between self and foreign molecules inside the body.
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The
Immune System -- An Overview
The immune system is composed of many interdependent
cell types that collectively protect the body from bacterial,
parasitic, fungal, viral infections and from the growth
of tumor cells. Many of these cell types have specialized
functions.
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The
Anatomy of the Immune System
The immune system operates throughout the body. There
are, however, certain sites where the cells of the immune
system are organised into specific structures.
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The
Immune System and HIV
A description of the immune system, how it works and
how it is damaged by HIV, including a section on the
development of vaccines for HIV.
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How
Our Bodies Fight Disease
Viruses, bacteria and other germs are all around us.
Most of the time, a healthy immune system keeps us well.
HIV destroys the immune system so a person can't fight
off germs and the diseases they cause.
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AIDS,
HIV and The Immune System
Examination of the virus itself, the immune system,
the specific effect(s) of HIV on the immune system,
the research efforts presently being made to investigate
this disease, and finally, how one can try to prevent
acquiring HIV.
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