Biology GCSE
Health and susceptibility to infection
What Health and susceptibility to infection means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Health and susceptibility to infection
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Defects in the immune system mean an individual is more likely to suffer from infectious diseases, with increased frequency and often increased severity of infections.
Topics that use Health and susceptibility to infection
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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