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| − | Antigens are foreign substances (e.g. [[bacteria]] or [[viruses]]) in the body that are capable of causing disease. The presence of antigens in the body triggers an immune response, usually the production of [[antibodies]].<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#a</ref> | + | According to the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]], [[Antigens]] are "foreign substances (e.g. [[bacteria]] or [[viruses]]) in the body that are capable of causing disease. The presence of antigens in the body triggers an immune response, usually the production of [[antibodies]]."<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#a</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:30, October 7, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Antigens are "foreign substances (e.g. bacteria or viruses) in the body that are capable of causing disease. The presence of antigens in the body triggers an immune response, usually the production of antibodies."[1]