Fever - Better Health Channel.
Fever is a rise in body temperature, usually caused by infection. Normal body temperature is around 37° C but can vary. A mild fever (up to 39°C ) can help the immune system to get rid of the infection.Most cases of mild fever resolve by ... [... more]
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Acne action: three drug-free alternatives
Skin follicles clogged by excessive sebum or dead cells become the perfect breeding ground for a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. The immune system rushes to the rescue, and lesions or pustules are formed. There are several reasons for ... [... more]
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Spleen explained
The major functions of the spleen include removing abnormal blood cells and making components of the immune system. Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a range of disorders. The spleen is located on the ... [... more]
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Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease characterised by muscular weakness. The symptoms are caused by the immune system interfering with the transmission of messages from the nerves to the muscles. There is no cure. Myasthenia gravis is an ... [... more]
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Immune system - quiz
Do you know how the immune system protects the human body from diseases? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz. You don't know much about the immune system at all. It might be a good idea to do some reading on the topic. You have a ... [... more]
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Hives explained
Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic reaction, which means the immune system responds to a substance as if it were toxic. The most common trigger is an infection but ... [... more]
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Vaccines - Better Health Channel.
Vaccines help reduce the risk of certain infectious diseases by introducing a modified microbe to the immune system. In many cases, vaccines offer lifelong immunity. The National Immunisation Program recommends vaccines for infants, children and ... [... more]
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Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the eyes and salivary glands, but can affect the sweat glands. These glands are attacked by the immune system, for reasons unknown. Although there is no cure, proper treatment should ... [... more]
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How do you know if you have HIV?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which causes damage to the immune system. After several years, HIV infection can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), in which the immune system is no longer able to protect the body ... [... more]
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Immune system - Better Health Channel.
The immune system fights infection from bacteria, viruses and other microbes. It is made up of specialised cells that move through blood and tissue. The white blood cells that make up the immune system are made in the bone marrow. Problems of the ... [... more]
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