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Immunodeficiences. Autoimmunity – inappropriate response of the immune system against self component. Tolerance – mechanisms that exist to protect an individual from potentially self-reactive lymphocytes. Immunodeficiences – Any deficiency in the immune response.
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Immunodeficiences Autoimmunity – inappropriate response of the immune system against self component. Tolerance – mechanisms that exist to protect an individual from potentially self-reactive lymphocytes. Immunodeficiences – Any deficiency in the immune response. PrimaryImmunodeficiency – a condition resulting from a genetic or developmental defect in the immune system. SecondaryImmunodeficiency – an aquiredcondition resulting in a defect in the immune system.
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