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Help! is it possible to have a strong immune system but still be susceptible to certain infectious organisms?
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Yes: the immune system isn't static, it can wax and wane, being immunocompetent does not mean you are not susceptible to infection, but not getting rid of the infection easily is the problem
Answered 5/23/2015
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