OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE
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viral infections
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fungal infections
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bacterial infections
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allergic reactions
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Detailed explanation-1: -Strep throat. Whooping cough. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Detailed explanation-2: -Antibiotics are mostly effective against bacterial diseases. Among the diseases given, only typhoid is caused by bacteria, i.e., Salmonella typhi, whereas all the other diseases are caused by protozoa or viruses.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria, but even some bacterial infections get better without antibiotics. We rely on antibiotics to treat serious, life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia and sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Antibiotics work by blocking vital processes in bacteria. They kill the bacteria or stop it from spreading. This helps the body’s natural immune system to fight the infection. There are many types of antibiotics.