Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach - Standalone book
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach - Standalone book
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780078021046
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Jennifer Bunn
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 2CT

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether three patients depicted in the scenario are infected with the same bacterium or not.

Introduction:

An antibody is the response generated by the body towards an antigen. Antibodies protect the body from antigens or pathogens. These are also referred to as immunoglobin. Types of immunoglobulin (Ig) include IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, and IgD.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason as to why all three patients produced different antibodies against the pathogen.

Introduction:

Epitope is the site of antigen which binds with the paratope site of the antibody. Paratope is specific for one epitope. Immune system recognizes the antigen through its epitope with the help of B cells, T cells or antibodies. Epitope is responsible for the antigenic character of the antigen.

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