Antibodies are created when your immune system reacts to toxins, pollen, and infectious organisms. Your body is constantly making antibodies. There are different kinds of antibodies, but all are necessary to the immune system to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Read more: How Are Antibodies Produced and What's Their Role in the Immune System? Article
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Do Recovered COVID-19 Patients Have Antibodies?
While antibodies have been found in people who recover from COVID-19, it’s unclear how long the immune response lasts. It’s important to continue following public health guidelines to protect yourself from reinfection.
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Can a Weak Immune System Cause Cancer?
Your immune system plays a vital role in maintaining your health. Although some cancers are caused by genetic mutations, some other factors like old age and a weakened immune system can also play a significant role in causing the disease.
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Can Immunity Be Measured?
There are tests that can tell you if your system is producing the correct types of immune cells and if you have enough of them.
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What Are the Different Autoimmune Disorders?
An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues such as the skin or joints considering them as foreign.
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