Immune responses: inflammation and fever, B and T lymphocytes, active and passive immunity, vaccines, antibiotics and antivirals

What this note covers

1. Inflammation is a local non-specific response
2. Fever changes the body's regulated temperature
3. B lymphocytes produce antigen-specific antibodies
4. T lymphocytes provide cell-mediated immunity
5. Active and passive immunity differ in memory
6. Vaccines and antimicrobial drugs have different targets

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