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==Introduction==
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[[Image:Immunodeficiencies Map.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Immunodeficiency Diagram - Copyright nabrown RVC]]
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Like any system in the body the immune system can go wrong. [[Autoimmune Diseases - Introduction|Autoimmunity]] is when the immune system begins to attack itself. Immunodeficiency is when the immune system fails to protect itself from disease.
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If the immunodeficient defect is present at birth and is therefore a result of a genetic or developmental abnormality, it is called a primary immunodeficiency.
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Secondary immunodeficiency, sometimes called acquired immunodeficiency, is the loss of immune function during life, caused by exposure to harmful agents.
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Immunodeficiencies can be treated by the replacement of the defective or missing protein, cells or gene. However, in veterinary medicine, [[Vaccines - WikiBlood|vaccinations]] and drugs are the most common treatments for immunodeficiency.
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==Primary Immunodeficiency==
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*Primary immunodeficiencies may affect either the [[Innate Immune System - WikiBlood|innate immune system]] or the [[Adaptive Immune System - WikiBlood|adaptive immune system]]
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*They are categorised by either the type or the developmental stage of the cells involved
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*Lymphoid cell disorders affect [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] or [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]] (or both)
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*Myeloid cell disorders affect phagocytic function
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*The severity of the immunodeficiency depends on at which stage in development the problem occurs
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**E.g. Defects early on in development will affect the entire immune system
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*[[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cell]] deficiencies can affect both the cell-mediated and humoral response as [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] play a central role in the immune system
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===Deficiencies of Innate Immunity===
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[[Image:Grey Collie Syndrome.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Appearance of a puppy with Grey Collie syndrome - Copyright Michelle Tennis & Peggy Melton]]
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====Canine Cyclic Haematopoiesis====
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*Also called '''Grey Collie Syndrome'''
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*Autosomal recessive
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*Insertion mutation in AP3B1 gene
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*Diluted grey coat colour, stunted growth, poor wound healing
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*Neutropenia every 2 weeks which lasts 3-4 days due to cyclic production of cells from [[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]]
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*Animals are prone to recurrent infections, mainly from the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract
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**E.g. pyrexia, [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]], gingivitis and arthritis
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*Puppies can be distinguished from other litter mates by the diluted grey colouring
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*Affected puppies show symptoms such as fever, joint pain and eye, skin and respiratory infections from 8 weeks of age
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*Affected animals rarely live beyond 2-3 years with most puppies dying within a few weeks of birth
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====Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD)====
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*Occurs in Irish Setters
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*Missence mutation of -Cys-36-Ser- in CD18 molecule
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**CD18 is required for [[Neutrophils|neutrophil]] migration and phagocytosis
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*Recurrent bacterial infection
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*Neutrophilia ([[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] remain in the blood and are unable to fight infection in the tissue)
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====Bovine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (BLAD)====
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*Occurs in Holstein cattle
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*Missence mutation of -Asp-128-Gly in CD18 molecule
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*Recurrent infection, e.g. pneumonia
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===Deficiencies of Adaptive Immunity===
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====Equine Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (Equine SCID)====
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*Autosomal recessive
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*Occurs in 2-3% of Arabian foals
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*Defect in DNA-dependent protein kinase gene
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**Gene codes for a DNA repair enzyme involved in V(D)J recombination for antigen receptors of [[Lymphocytes|lymphocytes]] (e.g. Ig and TCR)
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*No functional [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]] or [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]]
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*Foals develop infections (usually around 8 weeks of age as maternal [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] in [[Materno-Fetal Immunity - Introduction#Passive transfer via colostrum|colostrum]] wanes around this time)
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*Foals usually die from bronchopneumonia
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====Canine X-Linked Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (Canine SCID)====
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*Affects Basset Hounds and Corgis
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*X-linked recessive defect in the gene coding for the IL-2 receptor
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**IL-2 receptor is a receptor for the cytokine IL-2 which causes [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] to proliferate
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*Causes lymphoid hypoplasia, stunted growth and increases the animal's susceptibility to infection
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*Animal usually dies from pneumonia or sepsis as the level of maternal [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] decreases
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====Selective [[IgA]] deficiency of German Shepherd Dogs====
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*Poorly understood
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*Linked to other disease syndromes such as deep pyoderma, inflammatory bowel disease, anal furunculosis and disseminated aspergillosis
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*[[Immunoglobulin A|[[IgA]]]] deficiency so more susceptible to mucosal disease
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====Immunodeficiency of Weimaraners, Irish Wolfhounds and Miniature Dachshunds====
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*Unknown aetiology
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*Inherited defects
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*Low levels of circulating [[Immunoglobulin M|IgM]] and [[Immunoglobulin G|IgG]]
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*Impaired [[Neutrophils|neutrophil]] function
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*Causes recurrent pyrexia and infections
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**E.g. Rhinitis and bronchopneumonia in Irish Wolfhounds due to low [[Immunoglobulin A|[[IgA]]]]
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**E.g. Pneumocytosis in Miniature Dachshunds due to low [[Immunoglobulin G|IgG]]
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===Laboratory Examples of Severe Combined Deficiency===
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[[Image:Nude Mouse.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Athymic Nude Mouse - Armin Kübelbeck 2008]]
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*Severe Combined Immune Deficiency(SCID)
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**No functional [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]] or [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]]
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*Athymic nude mice (no [[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|thymus]])
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**No functional [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]]
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**Cell-mediated immunodeficiency
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*Knock-out mice
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**E.g. Gene coding for  CD4, CD8, IL-10 removed
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==Secondary Immunodeficiency==
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*There are many causes of secondary immunodeficiency
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**Most deficiencies are not genetic
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**Most are agent-induced, such as from X-ray radiation and immunosuppressive drugs
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===Viral Causes===
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====Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)====
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[[Image:FeLV Electron Micrograph.jpg|thumb|right|150px|FeLV Electron Micrograph [http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/home.asp Public Health Image Library] Image #5610]]
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[[Image:Kinetics of FeLV 2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Kinetics of FeLV - Copyright Dr Brian Catchpole BVetMed PhD MRCVS]]
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*Oncogenic retrovirus
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*Causes neoplasia (lymphoma), myelosuppression (anaemia) and immunosuppression (of [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]])
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*2 strains:
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**FeLV-A
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***Natural strain
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**FeLV-B
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***Formed through FeLV-A recombining with endogenous retroviral sequences in the feline genome
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***Increases the risks of lymphoma
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**FeLV-C
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***Formed from the spontaneous mutation of FeLV-A
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***Is more myelosuppressive
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*Virus replicates in the oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue causing a viraemia (virus circulating in the bloodstream) which then spreads to the systemic lymphoid tissue
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*Shed in saliva
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*Passed by oronasal route, e.g. mutual grooming
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*Kittens between 6 weeks and 6 months are most susceptible
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*60% of cats will become immune to the disease and recover
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*Cats that are persistently viraemic will progress to develop FeLV-associated diseases
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*Some cats will become viraemic again if treated with corticosteroids or stressed if the infection lies dormant in the [[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]]
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*Diagnosis:
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**ELISA
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**Rapid-Immuno-Migration
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**Western Blot
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**Virus Isolation
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**Immunofluorescence
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**PCR
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*Treatment:
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**Antibiotics for secondary infection
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**Anti-retroviral therapy
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*For vaccinations see [[Vaccines - WikiBlood#Cat Vaccinations|here]]
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====Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)====
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*Lentivirus
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*Subtypes A, B and D
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*Causes increased susceptibility to infections and neoplasia
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*Specifically destroys [[Lymphocytes#Helper CD4+|CD4+ T cells]]
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*Virus is present in saliva, blood and other bodily fluids
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*Feral and outdoor cats (mostly tom cats) are most at risk
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*Virus replicates in lymphoid tissue
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*Can remain asymptomatic
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*Causes pyrexia and lymphadenopathy
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*Transmitted by biting
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*Diagnosis:
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**ELISA
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**Rapid-Immuno-Migration
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**Western Blot
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**Virus Isolation
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**Immunofluorescence
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**PCR
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*Treatment:
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**Antibiotics for secondary infection
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**Anti-retroviral therapy
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*For vaccinations see [[Vaccines - WikiBlood#Cat Vaccinations|here]]
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====Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus (BIV)====
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*Lentivirus (non-oncogenic)
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*Causes a persistent viral infection and lymphocytosis
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*Immunocompromised cattle may develop secondary infections
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*The transmission is not well known, but the following possibilities are being researched:
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**Through milk
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**Through infected semen (e.g.artificial insemination)
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**Placental transfer
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*Diagnosis:
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**Western Blot
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**PCR
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===Toxic Causes===
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*Poisons
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===Iatrogenic Causes===
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*Drugs
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**Corticosteroids
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**Cyclosporin
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**Cytotoxic cancer therapy
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===Other Causes===
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*Malnutrition
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*Chronic disease
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*Stress
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*Senescence
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==Links==
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'''Internal'''
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*[[Viruses|Viruses - WikiBugs]]
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*[[Innate Immune System - WikiBlood]]
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*[[Adaptive Immune System - WikiBlood]]
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'''External'''
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*[http://www.bitoheavencollies.com/GrayCollie.html| Grey Collie Syndrome] ''Information on Canine Cyclic Haematopoeisis (Grey Collie Syndrome) including new research into treating the condition and a clinical example''
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*[http://carcino.com.msu.edu//mouse.html| Nude Mice] ''Information on nude mice and their role in cancer research''
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==[[Immunodeficiencies Flashcards - WikiBlood|Immunodeficiencies Flashcards]]==
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==References==
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'''Books'''
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*Ivan Roitt: '''Essential Immunology,''' Ninth edition
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*Goldsby, Kindt, & Osbourne '''KUBY Immunology,''' Fourth edition
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'''Lecture Notes'''
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*Dr Brian Catchpole BVetMed PhD MRCVS
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'''Websites'''
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*Michelle Tennis & Peggy Melton http://www.bitoheavencollies.com
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*http://carcino.com.msu.edu/mouse.html
 
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