Understanding Antigens: What Your Body Identifies as Foreign
The body perceives anything foreign as an antigen. This includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and even some types of cells in our own bodies. Basically, anything that the immune system recognizes as non-self is considered an antigen.Immune System Disorders - Related Articles
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