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Immune Response
A bodily response to the presence of a foreign substance.


Infection
Invasion with microorganisms (for example, bacteria, viruses). An infection usually results in fever, swelling, redness, and/or pain.


Inflammation
The response of the body to infection or injury that is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and/or loss of function.


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