How Neutrophils Respond to Acute Infection and Inflammation

How Neutrophils Respond to Acute Infection and Inflammation

When bacteria enter a wound or tissue becomes suddenly damaged, the immune system does not have time to wait for a slow response. It needs cells that can arrive quickly, identify danger, attack microorganisms, and help contain the problem. Neutrophils are among the most important cells performing that job. These short-lived white blood cells are … Read more

How Acute Inflammation Protects the Body from Tissue Injury

How Acute Inflammation Protects the Body from Tissue Injury

A cut on your finger can become red, warm, swollen, and painful within minutes. Those changes may feel uncomfortable, but they are not simply signs that something has gone wrong. They are part of a carefully coordinated defense system called acute inflammation. Acute inflammation is the body’s rapid response to tissue injury, infection, or other … Read more