Test for the immune system
The word immunity appeared in medicine not from medical sources, but from ancient Rome, where this word denoted exemption from payment of taxes. A person who was exempt from payment was called immune.
In medicine, people who were ill with infectious diseases and were immune to re-infection were called immune.
At present this word is used not only in medicine, but also among lawyers in the concept of immunity, security.
Now in medicine, immunity is understood as a complex of mechanisms and reactions to protect the body from exposure to microbes and viruses, as well as toxic products and other substances.
viruses and bacteria are among the causative agents of diseases - the causative agents of certain infectious diseases.
Bacteria( microbes), pathogenicity is determined by their ability to overcome the barriers of the body, to penetrate into the tissues of the skin, mucous membranes, etc., while releasing toxic substances.
viruses are the causative agents of infectious diseases such as influenza, measles, smallpox, mumps, etc.
Immunity is formed on a hereditary-constitutional basis under the influence of environmental factors.
Very important for the protection of the body is innate immunity, due to heredity.
Acquired immunity to can be obtained by a child with blood and milk from the mother, and after( 1-2 weeks after a disease, scarlet fever or measles, for example).
Artificial active immunity occurs when the body is vaccinated. This immunity has a great protective effect in epidemics. Increases by introducing vaccines containing killed or weakened microbes( or their toxins).
On the state of the immune capabilities of the body depends on his health and the ability to resist the attack of pathogenic viruses and bacteria.
Evaluate your immunity using the test given in the table. To do this, add up the points that correspond to the selected statements that reflect your health and lifestyle.
Score.
14-18 points. Great result! While you have no reason to worry about your immunity. He stands firmly on protecting your health.
11-13 points. Think about your lifestyle. If you make it healthier, it will benefit your immune system.
6-10 points. Warning! Your immunity is weakened. He needs serious support. Do not delay visit to the doctor.