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Inflammatory cells are mobilized by the immune system to combat threats like viruses and protect against infection as described in [1], and they are actively recruited to sites of infection to initiate healing [2] or respond to wound-related infections [3].
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Understanding chronic inflammation: Causes, symptoms and ... uhc.com 1 fact
claimWhen the body detects an injury or a foreign substance like a virus, it releases inflammatory cells and cytokines to the affected area to eliminate the threat and protect against infection.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimAcute inflammation is a sudden and temporary immune system response to a sudden injury or illness, where inflammatory cells travel to the site of injury or infection to start the healing process.
Healthy vs. Infected Wounds: A Clinician's Guide - Net Health nethealth.com 1 fact
quote“Infection at the site of the wound [results] in excessive recruitment of inflammatory cells,” and these infections “result in increased release of reactive oxygen species that are damaging to the tissue and can also result in the formation of biofilms, which contribute to poor wound healing and are caused by bacterial toxins.”