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intestines. Furthermore, breast milk contains lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, and lactoferrin, which are enzymes that inhibit bacterial growth non-specifically. IgA may also reduce infants’ risk of allergic reactions by limiting the absorption of dietary antigens. Newborns…

in 10% desoxycholate (bile salts) within a few minutes (Arbique et al., 2004). Immunological assay can be also used in the form of agglutination ready kits. This assay used binding capacity of the antibody containing reagent to bacteria capsular antigens (Arbique et al.,…

On October 30, 2009, a man was admitted to a Michigan emergency room complaining of pain and numbness in the left hand and arm and pain in the upper back and neck, which had persisted for 10 days. The back pain had improved after chiropractic intervention, but the numbness was getting progressively worse. The right arm showed normal mobility, but the patient was unable to lift the left arm even a couple of inches. A CBC and routine chemistry panel were performed and were normal other than an…

Genetics plays a large role in the function of the thyroid gland along with environmental factors. The thyroid is a very important gland in the body that I largely overlooked. It plays an important role in hormone balance and metabolism and any imbalance can largely affect the rest of the body. This paper will address the four major types of autoimmune disease associated with the thyroid and the genes and environmental influences that play a role in these diseases. First off, where is exactly…

that can affect severely the patient because he has not received the vaccine and as a result his immune system may be compromised. In his case, his immune system needs to make antibodies, we called it active immunity. Active immunity is exposure to antigen. It is an adaptive response of the body and it is categorized as acquired or natural. By contrast the passive immunity is the presence of the antibody IgG to defend the body against invaders for a short time said an expert in occupation;…

Cancer is an abnormal growth of tissues in the body. The cancer cells proliferate at a rate higher than the normal rate of cell division of the normal body cells. This results in the cancerous tissues being larger than the surrounding normal tissues. The tissues therefore competes with the normal tissues for blood supply of oxygen and nutrients, therefore depriving them these essential elements. For this research, I will talk about the Prostatic carcinoma. The prostate gland is a pear shaped…

Throughout time, vaccines have been used to treat a number of illnesses such as influenza, smallpox, chickenpox and more. In today’s society a common argument that comes up is whether or not parents should vaccinate their children. Although, they have been beneficial to health of the human race many believe that it’s their personal right to decide whether or not they should give their children vaccinations due to speculations that children may obtain illnesses such as autism. However, past and…

Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita: The Rare, Acquired, Chronic Disease of Blister Formation Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA) is a rare, acquired, autoimmune disease that produces the formation of blisters on the skin after minor trauma (“Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinic”, 2015). Due to small rubs and strains, blisters are commonly seen on the skin. EBA does not only affect the skin, but it can also affect the eyes, nails, mouth, esophagus, and lungs. (Prabhu, Ramesh, Rekka, Swathi, 2011). EBA…

Measles or rubella, with the scientific name of Morbillivirus measles virus is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. The virus is spread by contact with an infected persons saliva or mucus (Healthline, 2015). A doctor in the 9th century published the first report of measles virus (CDC, 2014). Measles is the cause of 100, 000 fatalities each year worldwide, mainly affecting children (Mayo Clinic, 2015). With a long existence and immense death rates, measles is one of the…

proteins. This second line destroys pathogens along with demolishing aberrant cells or molecules. B and T cells make up our last defense mechanism. These specialized cells are responsible for remembering antigens that enter your body; resulting in recognizing and destroying the intruder. “If the antigen is encountered again, the secondary immune response will be more rapid, of greater magnitude, and of longer duration than the primary immune response,” according to the book Essential Biology…