Microbiology: An Introduction
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Antibodies are immunoglobulins that are produced by plasma cells in response to the immune system. Antibodies are used to neutralize antigens that have entered into our body. Complement fixation test is a specific method to detect antibodies in a patient’s serum.
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