Immunodeficiences

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Immunodeficiences.  Autoimmunity – inappropriate response of the immune system against self component.  Tolerance – mechanisms that exist to protect an individual from potentially self-reactive lymphocytes.  Immunodeficiences – Any deficiency in the immune response. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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ImmunodeficiencesAutoimmunity – inappropriate response of the immune system against self component.

Tolerance – mechanisms that exist to protect an individual from potentially self-reactive lymphocytes.

Immunodeficiences – Any deficiency in the immune response.

Primary Immunodeficiency – a condition resulting from a genetic or developmental defect in the immune system.

Secondary Immunodeficiency – an aquired condition resulting in a defect in the immune system.

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