The uppermost and widest of the three bones constituting either of the lateral halves of the pelvis that in humans is broad and expanded above and narrower below where it joins with the ischium and pubis to form part of the acetabulum.
Letter: i
Intramuscular
When foreign bodies such as lint are present in the blood or tissues, the bodys immune responses focus on removing this relatively large threat by attempting to destroy or wall it off. Physically smaller threats, such as bacteria, are ignored while the defenses are thus engaged enabling the few bacteria present to multiply and initiate an infection.
The process of providing immunity by administering a vaccine.
A patient who has a lowered immune system, which makes the individual vulnerable to pathogenic and opportunistic infections.
A technique for the identification of an antigen by exposing it to antibodies. A fluorochrome is added that chemically combines with the antibodies. When the fluorescent antibodies bind to the pathogen specific antigens on the bacterial surface of the specimen, the bacteria fluoresce if they are the suspected bacteria.
An antibody produced in response to a specific antigen and can react with only that antigen.
An Ig (immunoglobin) found in the body fluids such as tears, saliva, and in the fluids of the respiratory, reproductive, urinary and gastrointestinal tract. Protects bodys mucosal tissues from infection.
Antibody that is made after contact with an allergen and, once made, attaches to mast cells (in tissues) and basophil cells (in blood). Mediates immediate type hypersensitivity reactions (Type I).
Attaches to foreign bodies as well as bacteria to incapacitate and assist in their destruction. These are the antibodies created by the body when individuals are inoculated with vaccines.