Question 1

what  elements of the immune system would help rid the body of a virus that had already invaded a cell?t

Accepted Answer

T cell: T cells - cytotoxic t-cell mediated immunity againt virus infected cells through both direct and indirect killing mechanisms. 
ADCC - antibody mediated cytotoxicity: antibody also play a role in bringing T cells to the virus-infected cells.

Question 2

1.will drinking a zink pill a day help to build your immune system against the covid19 virus ?

2. will zink in your body help to prevent the covid19 virus to split or multiply in your body?

Accepted Answer

No use: There is no objective evidence that Zinc or any other supplement will prevent Covid.
Follow CDC guidelines for your protection: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance-list.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adesc

Question 3

ive read that your body can completely rid genital warts virus out your system if you have a strong immune system . in two years or after a period of time . then ive read that it will always stay in your system ?

Accepted Answer

Can get rid  of it: Vast majority of people can get rid of HPV, the virus that causes genital warts.  Visit this site for more information on this topic:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-warts/symptoms-causes/syc-20355234

Question 4

if you have herpes 1/2, why is it possible to spread it to other parts of your body if your immune system already has antibodies for both viruses? does this not act as a vaccine to prevent other places? or does immunity wane and u can spread?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes viruses do trigger immune system responses, including antibodies and memory cells, but when the immune system is deployed against the virus, it just hides inside of the infected nerve cells and the immune system cannot "see" them nor does the immune system try to attack the nerve cells. Thus the cycle of dormancy and reactivation. The immune system never completely clears the infection.

Question 5

vitamin c will boost your immune system and help prevent contraction of the corona virus?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: There is currently no evidence that taking Vitamin C will prevent contraction of COVID 19.

Question 6

what are some causes of an over active immune system with a monoclonal t cell beta gene receptor finding ? have tested negative for ana / ra / viruses

Accepted Answer

No simple answer.: t-cell receptor studies prove clonality, meaning an expansion of a single line of T-cells, a kind of immune system cell.  The test is mainly used to confirm the presence of T-cell cancers, but is not sufficient for cancer diagnosis because it's too sensitive and not specific.  Anything that stimulates the immune system, infections, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory states, will produce a positive.

Question 7

does the human body use fat to be energetic and heal the immune system, heal cancers and viruses, and make body functions more efficient?

Accepted Answer

It's  source of Ener: Fat just like other 2 main nutrients of our diet(Carbohydrates and Proteins) is a source of energy to run the body machine. It does not have any specific or selective role for the other functions(immunity, healing of cancer etc) that you have listed. In this reference we can be healthy/ normal with small amounts of Fat intake unless you do physical labor  requiring extra energy.

Question 8

can high risk hpv viruses be 100% cleared by the immune system if they enter the body?

Accepted Answer

: You ask the same question with minor adjustments. The family of HPV viruses are well known for an ability to be cleared initially by a normal bodies immune system after about 2 years, however, they can become dormant in select tissues and re-activate months/years/decades later. Vaccination that prevents infection or avoiding infection is the only way to never have dormant HPV.

Question 9

can the immune system clear high risk hpv viruses that are dormant in the body?

Accepted Answer

: Patients go through a primary infection stage where they shed virus and can pass it to others. The virus is then suppressed by the immune system to the point would rarely spread. In some respects this is a clearance, however all HPV strains are members of a virus family well known for hibernating for years/decades. They/or not may reactivate.

Question 10

ed hypothesises i had dengue fever years ago causing immune system degradation. my body gets viruses monthly. any immune system advice in meantime?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I can't address what dengue might have done to you, but I'd be surprised if your immune system was "degraded". I suspect you're simply a good observer of your body and notice minor viral illnesses, and that the stresses of life may make you feel as if something's been weakened when in fact you're a tough guy. To boost measurable immune parameters, nothing compares with hard-core physical fitness.

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1.will drinking a zink pill a day help to build your immune system against the covid19 virus ? 2. will zink in your body help to prevent the covid19 virus to split or multiply in your body?

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Ive read that your body can completely rid genital warts virus out your system if you have a strong immune system . in two years or after a period of time . then ive read that it will always stay in your system ?

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If you have herpes 1/2, why is it possible to spread it to other parts of your body if your immune system already has antibodies for both viruses? does this not act as a vaccine to prevent other places? or does immunity wane and u can spread?

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Vitamin c will boost your immune system and help prevent contraction of the corona virus?

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What are some causes of an over active immune system with a monoclonal t cell beta gene receptor finding ? have tested negative for ana / ra / viruses

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Does the human body use fat to be energetic and heal the immune system, heal cancers and viruses, and make body functions more efficient?

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Can high risk hpv viruses be 100% cleared by the immune system if they enter the body?

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Can the immune system clear high risk hpv viruses that are dormant in the body?

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Ed hypothesises i had dengue fever years ago causing immune system degradation. my body gets viruses monthly. any immune system advice in meantime?

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