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Immune cells are responsible for identifying and eliminating bacteria during the inflammatory response to injury or infection, 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.

Healthy vs. Infected Wounds: A Clinician's Guide - Net Health nethealth.com Net Health 1 fact

claimThe inflammation phase of wound healing occurs between 1 and 6 days post-injury and is characterized by the influx of immune cells, starting with neutrophils clearing debris and bacteria, followed by macrophages that remove debris and release growth factors to stimulate fibroblast and endothelial cell activity.

What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimCytokines function as chemical messengers that signal immune cells to fight invading pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.