PRESCOTT'S MICROBILOGY
PRESCOTT'S MICROBILOGY
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781264075515
Author: WILLEY
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 34, Problem 7RC
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To describe: The process of inflammation.

Introduction: Inflammation is the first protective response generated by the immune system in response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, foreign particles or irritants that can cause cell injury. It can be characterized by five major events which are redness, swelling, pain, heat, and dysfunction of the organ involved. The process of inflammation can be acute or prolonged (chronic) depending on the type of injury.

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