How can the variation in individual responses to pathogens be explained to patients?

What will be an ideal response?


Everyone reacts differently to the same antigens (bacterial pathogens) because of a unique host response to these antigens. That is also why risk factors do not necessarily cause the disease but rather increase the chances of an individual's getting the disease.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following neurological conditions is caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency?

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Identify and define three of the six characteristics of ICD-10-PCS

What will be an ideal response?

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