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Infection, Inflammation, Immunology and Microbiology

The four subjects immunology, infection, inflammation and microbiology are closely connected. Infections are caused by microorganisms, the immune system protects us against infections and immune responses also cause inflammation, which is involved in combating infection, but can, if stimulated in other ways, cause chronic inflammatory conditions.

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