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[[Image:B Cell viral response.jpg|thumb|right|200px|B Cell Immunity to Viruses - B. Catchpole, RVC 2008]]
 
[[Image:B Cell viral response.jpg|thumb|right|200px|B Cell Immunity to Viruses - B. Catchpole, RVC 2008]]
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*[[Immunoglobulin|Antibodies]] - these are particularly important in preventing the spread of the virus in the bloodstream
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*[[Immunoglobulins|Antibodies]] - these are particularly important in preventing the spread of the virus in the bloodstream
 
**[[IgA]] production is increased at mucosal surfaces- helps prevent reinfection
 
**[[IgA]] production is increased at mucosal surfaces- helps prevent reinfection
 
**Although antibodies that target any viral protein can be produced, only those directed against proteins found in the virion envelope or infected cell membrane will be effective
 
**Although antibodies that target any viral protein can be produced, only those directed against proteins found in the virion envelope or infected cell membrane will be effective
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