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The people with B cell defect susceptible to bacterial infections and people with T-cell defect is susceptible to viral infection.

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There are inherited antibodies that protect the body from the invading pathogens. There are different types of defense system hosted by the body; the best-known defense is the cell-mediated response. The cell-mediated response is, the body’s immune cells like b-cells and T-cells play a role in counteracting against the pathogens.

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