Passive immunity
When the body is infected with a particular pathogen and produce antibodies against it, some white blood cells do not change their shape. If the body is infected with the...
Category: Allergy-Immunology
Medical articles about Allergy Immunology
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Food allergy versus food intolerance
Itchy skin rash type rash is one of the common reasons that bring the patient to the allergist. Not always eruptions that occur after eating certain foods signals an allergy,...
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Alternative remedies for colon or irritable bowel syndrome
Bowel syndrome or IBS is a disorder of the digestive system quite common problem. The condition is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, etc.. Not clear what triggers the...
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Food allergy – myth versus truth
Food allergy – myth versus truth General, there are many points of view on food allergies that do not correspond with reality. Food allergy occurs when a person’s immune system...
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Smokers are at greater risk of getting flu
Smokers are at greater risk of getting flu General: Scientific studies have shown that smokers have a higher risk of influenza infection and develop severe forms of the disease. According to...