Read this article to learn about some of the important immunological aspects in human health and disease. Immunity in Health and Disease: The prime function of immune system is to protect the host against the invading pathogens. The body tries its best to overcome various strategies of infectious agents (bacteria, viruses), and provides immunity. Some of the important immunological aspects [...]
Health is defined by WHO in 1984 as "It is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity". The health has four dimensions i.e. physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Mental Health: Mental health is the balanced development of individual's personality and emotional attitudes which enable him to live harmoniously [...]
This immunity system has the ability to distinguish the body cells from foreign cells. Any foreign molecule is called as antigen (Derived from the terms; Antibody & generation). The antibodies are produced in response to the antigens. The antigens are mostly proteins or polysaccharides found on the cell walls of the invading germs. Even the pollen, egg white, shell fish, [...]