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<li><a href="#overview">1. Immune System Overview</a></li>
<li><a href="#barriers">2. First Line: Barriers</a></li>
<li><a href="#pathogens">3. Pathogen Types</a></li>
<li><a href="#lymphoid">4. Immune Cell Factories</a></li>
<li><a href="#cells">5. Immune Cell Types</a></li>
<li><a href="#innate">6. Innate Immunity</a></li>
<li><a href="#inflammation">7. Inflammation Explained</a></li>
<li><a href="#chemicals">8. Chemical Messengers</a></li>
<li><a href="#complement">9. Complement System</a></li>
<li><a href="#adaptive">10. Adaptive Immunity</a></li>
<li><a href="#antibodies">11. Antibodies Deep Dive</a></li>
<li><a href="#tcells">12. T Cells & MHC</a></li>
<li><a href="#clinical">13. Clinical Connections</a></li>
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<span class="chapter-label">Chapter 23</span>
<h1>The Immune System</h1>
<p class="subtitle">How your body defends against invaders</p>
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<!-- Section 1: Overview -->
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<span class="section-num">1</span>
<h2>Immune System Overview</h2>
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<h4>The Two-Team Defense Strategy</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Innate Immunity:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Always on duty</li>
<li>Same response every time</li>
<li>No memory</li>
<li>Acts within minutes</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Adaptive Immunity:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Special forces</li>
<li>Tailored response</li>
<li>Creates memory</li>
<li>Acts within days</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="quick-facts">
<div class="fact"><div class="fact-label">Immune Cells</div><div class="fact-value">~1 trillion in adults</div></div>
<div class="fact"><div class="fact-label">Defense Strategy</div><div class="fact-value">Innate + Adaptive = Perfect Team</div></div>
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<div class="card card-process">
<h4>How Immunity Works: 4-Step Plan</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Detect:</strong> Recognize "non-self"</li>
<li><strong>Alert:</strong> Signal other immune cells</li>
<li><strong>Deploy:</strong> Send reinforcements to site</li>
<li><strong>Destroy:</strong> Eliminate the threat</li>
</ol>
</div>
</section>
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<span class="section-num">2</span>
<h2>First Line: Physical & Chemical Barriers</h2>
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<h4>Your Body's Security System</h4>
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<span class="flow-item"><strong>Skin:</strong> Waterproof barrier with antimicrobial fatty acids</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item"><strong>Mucous:</strong> Sticky trap for invaders</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item"><strong>Cilia:</strong> Escalator that sweeps mucus out</span>
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</div>
<div class="card card-remember">
<h4>Chemical Defenders</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lysozyme:</strong> In tears/saliva - breaks bacterial walls</li>
<li><strong>Stomach acid:</strong> pH ~2 - kills most ingested pathogens</li>
<li><strong>Vaginal acid:</strong> Prevents bacterial overgrowth</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="card card-process">
<h4>Why Barriers Matter</h4>
<p>They stop <strong>90% of potential infections</strong> before they even start! When barriers fail, innate immunity takes over.</p>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Section 3: Pathogens -->
<section class="section" id="pathogens">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-num">3</span>
<h2>Pathogen Types & Targets</h2>
</div>
<div class="card card-concept">
<h4>Four Types of Invaders</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Viruses:</strong> Hijack your cells to replicate</li>
<li><strong>Bacteria:</strong> Single-celled; can make toxins</li>
<li><strong>Fungi:</strong> Absorb nutrients; grow slowly</li>
<li><strong>Parasites:</strong> Protozoa or worms; often need vectors</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="card card-remember">
<h4>Key Distinction</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Antibiotics work ONLY on bacteria</strong></li>
<li>Viruses need antivirals</li>
<li>Fungi need antifungals</li>
<li>Parasites need antiparasitics</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="card card-clinical">
<h4>Virulence vs Pathogenicity</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pathogenicity:</strong> Ability to cause disease (yes/no)</li>
<li><strong>Virulence:</strong> How severe the disease is (degree)</li>
</ul>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Section 4: Lymphoid Tissues -->
<section class="section" id="lymphoid">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-num">4</span>
<h2>Immune Cell Factories</h2>
</div>
<div class="card card-concept">
<h4>Central vs Peripheral Organs</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Central (School):</strong>
<ul>
<li>Bone marrow: Makes ALL blood cells; B cells mature here</li>
<li>Thymus: T cells mature here</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Peripheral (Battlefield):</strong>
<ul>
<li>Lymph nodes: Filter lymph</li>
<li>Spleen: Filters blood</li>
<li>MALT: Mucosal immune tissue (tonsils, Peyer's patches)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="quick-facts">
<div class="fact"><div class="fact-label">Bone Marrow</div><div class="fact-value">B cell maturation</div></div>
<div class="fact"><div class="fact-label">Thymus</div><div class="fact-value">T cell maturation</div></div>
</div>
<div class="card card-process">
<h4>Lymph Node Function</h4>
<p>Lymph flows through nodes like a security checkpoint:</p>
<ol>
<li>Pathogens trapped by macrophages/dendritic cells</li>
<li>Antigens presented to lymphocytes</li>
<li>T and B cells activated → proliferation</li>
<li>Cleaned lymph exits to continue circulation</li>
</ol>
</div>
</section>
<!-- Section 5: Immune Cells -->
<section class="section" id="cells">
<div class="section-header">
<span class="section-num">5</span>
<h2>Immune Cell Types</h2>
</div>
<div class="card card-concept">
<h4>Stem Cell Lineages</h4>
<div class="flow">
<span class="flow-item">Hematopoietic Stem Cell</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">Myeloid Line</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">Neutrophils, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils</span>
</div>
<div class="flow">
<span class="flow-item">Hematopoietic Stem Cell</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">Lymphoid Line</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">B cells, T cells, NK cells</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="card card-process">
<h4>Phagocytes: The Clean-Up Crew</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Neutrophils:</strong> First responders (70% of WBCs)</li>
<li><strong>Macrophages:</strong> Big eaters; present antigens</li>
<li><strong>Dendritic cells:</strong> Best antigen presenters</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h4>Lymphocytes: The Special Forces</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>B cells:</strong> Make antibodies</li>
<li><strong>T cells:</strong> Direct killers (CD8+) or commanders (CD4+)</li>
<li><strong>NK cells:</strong> Kill infected/cancer cells (innate)</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Cell Count Clues</h4>
<ul>
<li>↑ Neutrophils = Bacterial infection</li>
<li>↑ Lymphocytes = Viral infection</li>
<li>↑ Eosinophils = Parasite or allergy</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Tissue-Specific Macrophages</h4>
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<tr><td><strong>Microglia</strong></td><td>Brain</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Kupffer cells</strong></td><td>Liver</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Alveolar macrophages</strong></td><td>Lungs</td></tr>
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<h2>Innate Immunity</h2>
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<h4>Innate Recognition System</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>PAMPs:</strong> Pathogen patterns (e.g., bacterial LPS)</li>
<li><strong>PRRs:</strong> Pattern recognition receptors on immune cells</li>
<li><strong>TLRs:</strong> Toll-like receptors - key PRRs</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Innate Components</h4>
<ul>
<li>Physical/chemical barriers</li>
<li>Phagocytes</li>
<li>Natural killer (NK) cells</li>
<li>Complement system</li>
<li>Inflammation & fever</li>
</ul>
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<h4>NK Cells: Rapid Response</h4>
<ul>
<li>Kill virus-infected/cancer cells within hours</li>
<li>Use <strong>perforins</strong> to poke holes in targets</li>
<li>No memory - same response each time</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Inflammation Explained</h2>
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<h4>The 5-Step Inflammation Process</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Alarm:</strong> Macrophages detect pathogens → release cytokines</li>
<li><strong>Vasodilation:</strong> Histamine → more blood flow → redness/heat</li>
<li><strong>Increased permeability:</strong> Fluid leaks → swelling/pain</li>
<li><strong>Recruitment:</strong> Neutrophils arrive in 1 hour</li>
<li><strong>Cleanup:</strong> Phagocytosis eliminates invaders</li>
</ol>
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<h4>Cardinal Signs = Histamine Effects</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Rubor (Redness):</strong> Vasodilation</li>
<li><strong>Calor (Heat):</strong> Increased blood flow</li>
<li><strong>Tumor (Swelling):</strong> Fluid leakage</li>
<li><strong>Dolor (Pain):</strong> Pressure + chemical signals</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Phagocytosis in 4 Steps</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Chemotaxis:</strong> Move toward chemical signals</li>
<li><strong>Attachment:</strong> Bind to pathogen (often with opsonins)</li>
<li><strong>Engulfment:</strong> Form phagosome (takes 0.01 seconds!)</li>
<li><strong>Destruction:</strong> Phagosome + lysosome → digest</li>
</ol>
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<h4>Opsonins: "Eat Me" Tags</h4>
<ul>
<li>Proteins that coat pathogens</li>
<li>Examples: Antibodies (IgG), Complement (C3b)</li>
<li>Make phagocytosis 1000x more efficient!</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Chemical Messengers</h2>
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<h4>Cytokine Functions Made Simple</h4>
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<tr><td><strong>Interleukins (ILs)</strong></td><td>Communication between leukocytes</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Chemokines</strong></td><td>Attract immune cells (chemotaxis)</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Interferons</strong></td><td>Antiviral proteins</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>TNF-α</strong></td><td>Causes fever, inflammation</td></tr>
</table>
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<h4>Macrophage Signals</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>IL-1:</strong> Activates T and B cells</li>
<li><strong>IL-6:</strong> Causes fever, acute-phase proteins</li>
<li><strong>TNF-α:</strong> Inflammation, can kill tumor cells</li>
</ul>
<p>These act as <strong>endogenous pyrogens</strong> → signal hypothalamus → fever</p>
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<h4>Interferon Types</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>IFN-α/β:</strong> From infected cells → protect neighbors</li>
<li><strong>IFN-γ:</strong> From T cells/NK cells → boosts immunity</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Complement System</h2>
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<h4>Three Pathways, One Goal</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Classical:</strong> Antibody-dependent (adaptive link)</li>
<li><strong>Lectin:</strong> Mannose-binding on pathogens</li>
<li><strong>Alternative:</strong> Spontaneous on bacterial surfaces</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Complement Functions</h4>
<div class="flow">
<span class="flow-item">Opsonization (C3b)</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">Chemotaxis (C5a)</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">Inflammation (C3a)</span>
<span class="flow-arrow">→</span>
<span class="flow-item">Lysis (MAC)</span>
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<h4>MAC Formation</h4>
<p>Membrane Attack Complex = C5b-C9 → forms pore → osmotic lysis</p>
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<h2>Adaptive Immunity</h2>
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<h4>Adaptive Immunity Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Specificity:</strong> Targets exact antigen</li>
<li><strong>Memory:</strong> Faster/stronger on re-exposure</li>
<li><strong>Diversity:</strong> Recognizes millions of antigens</li>
<li><strong>Self-tolerance:</strong> Doesn't attack self</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Two Arms of Adaptive Immunity</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Humoral:</strong> B cells → antibodies → extracellular threats</li>
<li><strong>Cell-mediated:</strong> T cells → kill infected/cancer cells</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Primary vs Secondary Response</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Primary:</strong> 10-17 days to peak (symptoms occur)</li>
<li><strong>Secondary:</strong> 2-7 days to peak (memory cells)</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h4>Clonal Selection</h4>
<p>One antigen → selects specific lymphocyte → clones itself → effector + memory cells</p>
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<h4>Immunity Types</h4>
<table style="width: 100%; margin-top: 0.5rem;">
<tr><td><strong>Active:</strong> Body makes own antibodies (infection/vaccine)</td><td>✓ Memory</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Passive:</strong> Receive ready-made antibodies (maternal, antivenom)</td><td>✗ No memory</td></tr>
</table>
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<h2>Antibodies Deep Dive</h2>
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<h4>Antibody Structure</h4>
<ul>
<li>Y-shaped: 2 heavy + 2 light chains</li>
<li><strong>Variable region:</strong> Antigen binding (tip of Y)</li>
<li><strong>Constant region:</strong> Determines class/function (stem of Y)</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Five Antibody Classes</h4>
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<tr><td><strong>IgG</strong></td><td>Most abundant; crosses placenta; secondary response</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>IgM</strong></td><td>First made; pentamer; primary response; activates complement</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>IgA</strong></td><td>Mucosal immunity; breast milk</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>IgE</strong></td><td>Allergies; parasites</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>IgD</strong></td><td>B cell receptor</td></tr>
</table>
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<h4>Memory Tricks</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>IgG</strong> = "G"oes through placenta</li>
<li><strong>IgM</strong> = "M"ade first</li>
<li><strong>IgA</strong> = "A"ll secretions</li>
<li><strong>IgE</strong> = all"E"rgies</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Antibody Actions</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Neutralization:</strong> Block pathogen binding</li>
<li><strong>Opsonization:</strong> Tag for phagocytosis</li>
<li><strong>Agglutination:</strong> Clump pathogens together</li>
<li><strong>Complement activation:</strong> IgM/IgG trigger classical pathway</li>
</ul>
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<h2>T Cells & MHC</h2>
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<h4>T Cell Types</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Helper T (CD4+):</strong> Immune system "generals"</li>
<li><strong>Cytotoxic T (CD8+):</strong> "Assassins" that kill infected cells</li>
<li><strong>Regulatory T:</strong> Suppress immune response (prevent autoimmunity)</li>
</ul>
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<h4>MHC: The ID Card System</h4>
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<tr><td><strong>MHC Class I</strong></td><td>All nucleated cells → show internal problems → CD8+ T cells</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>MHC Class II</strong></td><td>APCs only → show external threats → CD4+ T cells</td></tr>
</table>
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<h4>HLA = Human MHC</h4>
<p>Unique to each person → causes organ rejection if mismatched</p>
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<h4>T Cell Activation</h4>
<ol>
<li>APC presents antigen on MHC II to CD4+ T cell</li>
<li>APC secretes IL-1 → T cell proliferates</li>
<li>Helper T cell secretes IL-2 → activates B cells, CD8+ T cells, macrophages</li>
</ol>
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<h4>Cytotoxic T Cell Killing</h4>
<ul>
<li>Binds to antigen on MHC I</li>
<li>Releases <strong>perforins</strong> → pores in target</li>
<li>Releases <strong>granzymes</strong> → trigger apoptosis</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Clinical Connections</h2>
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<h4>Blood Types</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Type O:</strong> Universal donor (no antigens)</li>
<li><strong>Type AB:</strong> Universal recipient (no antibodies)</li>
</ul>
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<h4>Transplant Rejection</h4>
<ul>
<li>Caused by HLA mismatch</li>
<li>Treated with immunosuppressants (cyclosporine)</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h4>Allergy Mechanism</h4>
<ol>
<li>Allergen → IgE production</li>
<li>IgE binds mast cells</li>
<li>Re-exposure → mast cell degranulation → histamine release</li>
</ol>
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<h4>Anaphylaxis</h4>
<ul>
<li>Systemic histamine release</li>
<li>Vasodilation → ↓ blood pressure</li>
<li>Treatment: <strong>Epinephrine</strong> (vasoconstriction)</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h4>Autoimmune Diseases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Failure of self-tolerance</li>
<li>Examples: Type 1 diabetes, MS, lupus, RA</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="card card-clinical">
<h4>Immunodeficiency</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>AIDS:</strong> HIV destroys CD4+ T cells</li>
<li><strong>SCID:</strong> "Bubble boy" disease</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h4>Stress and Immunity</h4>
<ul>
<li>Cortisol suppresses immune function</li>
<li>↓ Lymphocyte proliferation</li>
<li>↓ Inflammatory response</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
<ul>
<li>Innate = immediate, nonspecific; Adaptive = delayed, specific with memory</li>
<li>Barriers stop 90% of infections</li>
<li>Phagocytes: neutrophils (first), macrophages (sustained), dendritic cells (APCs)</li>
<li>Inflammation: redness, heat, swelling, pain from histamine</li>
<li>Opsonins (IgG, C3b) tag pathogens for phagocytosis</li>
<li>Macrophage cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α) cause fever via hypothalamus</li>
<li>Complement: 3 pathways → opsonization, chemotaxis, inflammation, lysis</li>
<li>Primary response: 10-17 days; Secondary: 2-7 days (memory cells)</li>
<li>IgG = most abundant, crosses placenta; IgM = first made; IgE = allergies</li>
<li>MHC I (all cells) → CD8+ T cells; MHC II (APCs) → CD4+ T cells</li>
<li>Helper T cells (CD4+) coordinate entire immune response</li>
<li>Anaphylaxis: treat with epinephrine (vasoconstriction)</li>
<li>AIDS: HIV destroys CD4+ T cells → loss of immune coordination</li>
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