National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Immune System and Disorders is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
When your body encounters a germ, its first line of defense is your immune system. Specialized cells and organs help your body recognize and respond to foreign invaders. Your immune system even has its own circulatory system, called the lymphatic system.
If your immune system cannot do its job, the results can be serious. Disorders of the immune system include
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