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Inflammation is related to blood because granulocytes circulate in the blood until recruited to sites of infection and inflammation [1], and they migrate from the blood to such sites during immune responses [2]. Additionally, inflammation persists in HIV patients even after virus levels in the blood are undetectable [3].
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The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
claimNeutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are collectively classified as granulocytes and circulate in the blood until they are recruited to act as effector cells at sites of infection and inflammation.
claimGranulocytes are relatively short-lived cells produced in increased numbers during immune responses, migrating from the blood to sites of infection or inflammation.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Inflammation medschool.vanderbilt.edu 1 fact
claimInflammation persists in HIV patients even after the amount of virus in the blood is reduced to undetectable levels.