Immune system

By changing it is harder for the immune system to recognize the illness and the cycle begins again. “Bacteria are able to develop resistance to antibiotics through repeated exposure (Goodwin, Philis 18)”. Bacteria are able to become resistant to antibiotics so this means that researchers have to find a new way to fight off the new bacteria that have become immune previously. “The prevalence of antibiotic resistance through the misuse of antibiotics…

Introduction The human body is populated by a large aggregate of microbes on the skin as well as many mucosal surfaces. They are composed of mainly bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. These commensal microorganisms live in the human body in symbiosis. Microbiota play a functional role in the health and disease of an individual. Roughly there are around 1012 bacteria found on the skin, primarily staphylococci and corynebacteria, and 1010 found in the mouth, primarily, streptococci, lactobacilli.1 But…

periphery as there is cross talk between the immune and nervous systems. The cross talk which occurs is a result of: chemokines, cytokines, and neurotrophic factors. Microglia are considered to be the “immune system” of the brain. They protect the brain from invading microorganisms/ pathogens and are similar in nature to microphages. Astrocytes also play a role in this system as they are there to help maintain the neuronal environment and alerts/initiates the system through secreted neurotrophic…

For centuries we have been working to come up with vaccines that help with disease. With new technology vaccines have now become part of modern medicine. According to Immunisation advisory Centre, “Edward Jenner is considered the founder of vaccinology in 1796, by demonstrating immunity to small pox” (Pg1). With Edward Jenner’s findings, we have been able to develop vaccines that help with all different kinds of diseases. Vaccines are very important because they have saved millions in the United…

in the air from one individual to another. What Systems the Disease Affects? Tuberculosis mainly affects the respiratory system in the lungs and is commonly known as pulmonary tuberculosis. However, other organs in the body including the brain, bones, and kidneys that fall into the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and the excretory system respectively, can be affected as well. When it affects systems outside of the respiratory system, it is called extrapulmonary tuberculosis.…

cancer may up rise from the virus, but it is not very common. (Emiliani, C. 1993) Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, is one the world’s most fatal illnesses. (Regents of the University of California) It is a virus in which attacks the Immune system, also known…

The immune system in the human body protects people from infections, diseases, and other foreign substances from causing harm to the body with our first line of defense being our skin. Unfortunately, there are people negatively affected by disorders of the immune system either by environmental factors or genetics. There are immunodeficiencies where the body has the inability to defend against attacks. There is also autoimmunity, which is an overreaction of the immune system. A variety of…

could result from GMO’s. Genetically modified organisms can cause immune system problems,…

people are more prone to it. Stress is a huge factor as it has the ability to weaken one’s immune defense. Mainly, the immune system is what allows this virus to remain silent for years but when it is compromised, that’s when the body is no longer able to keep it in control. Therefore it is commonly seen in people with weak immune systems such as in older people or in young ones with compromised immune systems such as those with HIV or those undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Complications…

infection mechanism: gC2, gD2, gE2. This contrasts with previous efforts that targeted only gD2. According to Harvey M. Friedman, professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania who helped develop the vaccine, this helps the immune system fight HSV-2 more effectively…