Inflammation
Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation and may be referred to as the innate cascade. Inflammation is characterized by the following quintet: redness (rubor), heat (calor), swelling (tumor), pain (dolor) and dysfunction of the organs involved (functio laesa). The first four characteristics have been known since ancient times and are attributed to Celsus; functio laesa was added to the definition of inflammation by Rudolf Virchow in 1858.
Related Topics:
Immune system - Infection - Celsus - Rudolf Virchow
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Characteristics |
| ► | Leukocytes and cytokines |
| ► | Outcomes |
| ► | Systemic inflammation |
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