Understanding immunocompetence and its importance
With the rest of the medical world groping for a solution by focusing all of their intellectual resources on finding the ultimate cure for COVID-19, industry experts like Paul M. Willette, M.D., believe that the general public must be educated on certain health issues, especially with everyone dealing with the virus for the long haul. For instance, it would be good to have a basic understanding of immunocompetence and its importance. Image source: beaconpace.com When a person is said to be immunocompetent, this means that their immune system is working properly. In basic terms, this means that the body is capable of mounting a precise immune response whenever it is necessary. The way that the immune system works is quite fascinating. Whenever a threat or a pathogen (in the form of bacteria, parasites, and viruses) breaches a human cell, the immune system is responsible for sending pathogen-specific defenders to fight off the threat. Paul M. Willette, M.D., explains ...