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Discussion - Innate Immunity

In this module we have learned that the innate or non-specific immune response provides the body's first and second lines of defense against invading pathogens. This part of the immune system is not damaged in AIDS. It might be helpful to educate AIDS patients on the innate immune system to help them understand what is going on in their bodies, and how to make the most of it.

For this discussion, choose one example of innate immunity to focus on. Choose one aspect that was particularly interesting to you. Do some online research to find out a little more about it. Here is a list of examples, but you can think of other ones as well.

a. One type of chemical barrier that the body puts up to keep a pathogen from penetrating the outer wall,

b. One part of the inflammatory response such as non-specific phagocytosis. Tell us how that works.

c. Tell us how an AIDS patient can work with his/her non-specific pathways to help them work to their optimal capacity. For example, how can he/she work WITH his non-specific inflammatory response to get optimal benefit?

d. The suggestions above are just examples. You should think about it on your own and come up with your own ideas.

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