bacteria ↔ white blood cells

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White blood cells are the primary immune components responsible for identifying and eliminating bacteria, as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4].

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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.

How to tell if a wound is healing or infected - OSF HealthCare osfhealthcare.org Alyssa Smolen · OSF HealthCare 1 fact

claimInflammation is the second stage of wound healing where the body's defense system sends white blood cells to the wound to clear out bacteria and debris, often resulting in redness, swelling, warmth, or pain.

What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 1 fact

claimThe immune system protects the body from germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as toxins and cancer by deploying white blood cells and proteins to attack these invaders.

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.