Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The mechanism of elimination of bacteria by the complement system.

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The immunity is divided into two broad categories, which are the innate and adaptive immunity. The innate immunity includes physical, chemical and cellular barriers whereas, adaptive immunity is regulated by specific structures called antigens. The adaptive immune responses are based on the memory of the immune system.

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