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I want to know what is the difference between an antigen and a microbe (in the immune response)?

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Yes: An antigen is an agent , usually a protein, which can potentially trigger an immune response from the body. In autoimmune diseases, an antigen may be a part of you own body. A microbe is a bacterium or a fungus which may or may not trigger an immune response from your body.

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Answered 8/3/2013

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A member asked:

I want to know what is the difference between an antigen and a microbe (in the immune response)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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