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viruses ↔ infection

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Viruses are identified as a type of pathogen that triggers an infection, which the immune system responds to via inflammation as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 1 fact
claimWhen the body encounters injury or infection, it initiates an inflammatory response by sending immune cells to the site to eliminate bacteria, viruses, dead cells, and debris.
Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific 1 fact
claimPro-inflammatory cytokines regulate growth, cell activation, differentiation, and the homing of immune cells to sites of infection to control and eradicate intracellular pathogens like viruses.
Inflammation bioxpedia.com BioXpedia 1 fact
claimInflammation is the immune system's primary response to infection and foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses, involving the release of cytokines from white blood cells into the blood or affected tissues.