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Germs...................................................... 6 Bacteria.................................................... 9 Virus.......................................................12 Fungi......................................................15 Protozoa..................................................18 Body Defense Against Microbes. .....................21 Immune Response. .....................................24 Innate and Acquired Immunity.......................27 Lymphatic System. .....................................31 Lymphoid Cells..........................................34 Myeloid Cells.............................................37 Immune System: Other Cells..........................40 Human Blood Groups...................................43 Allergy. ...................................................46 Inflammation. ...........................................49 Antibody..................................................52 Antigen. ..................................................55 Immunodeficiency Diseases...........................58 Autoimmune Diseases..................................61 Infections and Infectious Diseases...................64 AIDS. ......................................................67 Vaccines and Vaccination. ............................70 Text-Dependent Questions. ..........................74 Research Projects. .....................................76 Further Reading.........................................77 Internet Resources. ....................................77 Index......................................................78

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