host defense mechanism

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host defense mechanism

A complex interacting system that protects the host from endogenous and exogenous microorganisms. It includes physical and chemical barriers, inflammatory response, reticuloendothelial system, and immune responses.

See: cytokine; interleukin-1; interferon

See also: mechanism

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Biofilms are known for their high level of antimicrobie resistance and resilience to host defense mechanisms.

Bacterial biofilms and HAIs

In severely malnourished patients, both acquired immunity like lymphocyte functions as well as innate host defense mechanisms like macrophages and granulocytes are affected.

Cytokine response in malnutrition

Step-by-step laboratory methods and protocols are provided for investigating a variety of fungal and bacteria pathogens, as well as parasites, and for studying host defense mechanisms.

Host-pathogen interactions; methods and protocols

marinus infections have been shown to affect the humoral and cellular host defense mechanisms of bivalve molluscs.

Characterization of phenoloxidase from Crassostrea virginica hemocytes and the effect of Perkinsus marinus on phenoloxidase activity in the hemolymph of Crassostrea virginica and Geukensia demissa

Such critical evaluations are not easily done, as susceptibility tests do not take into account the normal host defense mechanisms.

Dead bugs don't mutate: susceptibility issues in the emergence of bacterial resistance. (Perspectives)