Question 1

is there a correlation between immune system strength and how quickly a person develops herpes antigens after exposure?

Accepted Answer

Antigen or antibody: While it is true that some immune suppressed people have a delayed antibody response to an infection, detecting an antigen or, more likely, dna or RNA of a virus (herpes has dna) is not delayed.

Question 2

when the immune system is primed after first does of an inactivated vaccine, how fast do memory b cells identify and destroy the antigen following the forth dose of the inactivated vaccine? is this reaction immediate?

Accepted Answer

Hypothetical: Different people have different immune responses and immune response is under genetic control. Most people would have an adequate immune response under the circumstance you described. It also depends on the nature of the antigen. An antigen may be hidden inside cells and not accessible to antibody. If you could be more specific it may be helpful.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

can you please discuss the immune system role when you have crohns?

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Your hyperactive...: Your hyperactive immune system is reacting aberrantly  to microbial debris from your gut. Some strong genetic tendencies trigger this autoimmune response!

Question 4

what role does the immune system play with ms?

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Pivotal role: This is a complex and not fully understood aspect of ms.  Certain immune cell population recognize proteins in the insulation coating surround nerve fibers in the central nervous system as "foreign".  This results in a cascade of events leading to injury of the insulation material and underlying nerve fiber. Other factors possibly separate from immune attack also play a role in ms.

Question 5

what role does the immune system play in bv ?

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What is bv??: Please avoid using abbreviations...they can only mislead us and waste time. Give us the symptoms and we can help you in one try!

Question 6

can the duodenum/jejunum play any role in immune system?

Accepted Answer

Yes: More so in the lower segments of the intestine much of our immune system's cells reside along the gut wall in the form of Peyer's Patches to process any antigen that breaks through the intestinal barrier.

Question 7

what could the immune system do?

Accepted Answer

Immunity: In a nutshell protects your body against external and internal harmful invaders

Question 8

what makes up the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Cells,tissues,organs: The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks.  Lymphoid organs (produce white blood cells that fight invading organisms) found throughout body, in bone marrow, thymus gland, lymph nodes, tonsils, appendix, lining of digestive tract and lungs.

Question 9

how to improve our immune system?

Accepted Answer

What's the prob: The immune system has many facets, what are you trying to achieve? An immune deficiency is best diagnosed by an allergist/immunologist and they can guide you on how to treat it.

Question 10

what is good for my immune system?

Accepted Answer

Stay healthy: Eat right, exercise, take a multivitamin.  Antioxidents such as teas, colored fruits and berries, chocolat and a little red wine.  Probiotics such as yogert may help.  Get enough sleep. Don't smoke or drink to excess.

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