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Inflammation is directly caused by and responds to viruses as invading pathogens, as evidenced by [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5], which describe viruses alongside bacteria as triggers for the immune system's inflammatory response to infection.

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The Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu University of Florida 2 facts
claimAcute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an example of a dysregulated immune response characterized by unremitting inflammation that develops after sepsis, trauma, or pneumonia from bacteria or viruses, including COVID-19.
claimInflammation is the complex process by which the innate immune system responds to harmful stimuli, including trauma, toxins, and invading pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 1 fact
claimInflammation typically enables the body to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other toxins, but if the immune response continues unchecked after the threat has passed, the immune system can attack healthy tissue.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com WebMD 1 fact
claimInflammation is a biological process where the body's white blood cells and the substances they produce protect the body from injury or infection caused by outside invaders like bacteria and viruses.
In brief: What is an inflammation? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) 1 fact
claimCommon causes of inflammation include pathogens (bacteria, viruses, or fungi), external injuries (scrapes or foreign objects like thorns), and the effects of chemicals or radiation.
Inflammation: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment medicalnewstoday.com Medical News Today 1 fact
claimInflammation is part of the process by which the immune system defends the body from harmful agents, such as bacteria and 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.
Causes of Inflammation and How It Affects Health chanzuckerberg.com Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 1 fact
claimInflammation is caused by pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, and external injuries, such as scraping a knee or getting a splinter.