Sex hormones and immunity to infection

Why sex matters Among human and nonhuman animals, the prevalence and intensity of infection typically is higher in males than females and may reflect differences in exposure as well as susceptibility to pathogens. Elevated immunity among females is a double-edged sword in which it is beneficial agai...

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Other Authors: Klein, Sabra L., Roberts, Craig W., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, ©2010.
Heidelberg ; New York : [2010]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 319 pages) : illustrations.
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