Immune competence

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Ability of the organism to respond to an antigenic stimulus.

Specific immune competence includes the ability to respond specifically to a particular antigenic stimulus.

The general immune competence defines the ability of the organism to respond adequately to different antigens.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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