Immune Disorders, Vaccines, and Antimicrobial Therapy — Autoimmunity, Drug Resistance, and Immunotherapy Explained | Chapter 28 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms
Immune Disorders, Vaccines, and Antimicrobial Therapy — Autoimmunity, Drug Resistance, and Immunotherapy Explained | Chapter 28 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms How do immune disorders arise, how do vaccines and immunotherapies work, and what strategies are available to fight antimicrobial resistance? Chapter 28 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms explores immune hypersensitivities, autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, vaccine development, modern immunotherapy, and the urgent global challenge of antimicrobial drug resistance. This summary synthesizes key mechanisms and strategies at the intersection of immunology, medicine, and public health. Watch the video summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more critical chapter breakdowns! Immune Disorders and Deficiencies Immune system dysfunction takes several forms: Hypersensitivities: Type I (Immediate): IgE-mediated allergies (e.g., hay fever, anaphylaxis). Type IV (Delayed): T ce...