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MHC-I affects infection intensity but not infection status with a frequent avian malaria parasite in blue tits.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Westerdahl Helena, Stjernman Martin, Råberg Lars, Lannefors Mimi, Nilsson Jan-Åke
Abstract excerpt
Host resistance against parasites depends on three aspects: the ability to prevent, control and clear infections. In vertebrates the immune system consists of innate and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is particularly important for preventing infection and eradicating established infections at an early stage while adaptive immunity is slow, but powerful, and essential for controlling infection intensities and...
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