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Can you tell me about immune system response - need help?

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Please be specific: The immune system responds to possible infections or invaders in a variety of ways. What specific response were you wondering about? Without a more specific question, it is impossible to answer your question in 400 words or less.

Answered 1/5/2019

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