adaptive immune system ↔ infection

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The adaptive immune system is directly responsible for stopping current infections as described in [1], while [2] and [3] establish that impairments to this system increase an individual's susceptibility and vulnerability to infection.

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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute 2 facts

claimProtein-energy malnutrition (PEM) increases susceptibility to infection by adversely affecting both innate and adaptive immunity.

claimDeficiencies in select micronutrients, including vitamins and nutritionally essential minerals, can adversely affect innate and adaptive immunity, leading to increased vulnerability to infection and disease.

Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 1 fact

claimThe adaptive immune system functions to stop current infections and generate immunologic memory.