Macrophage with Bacteria (IMAGE)

Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research

Macrophage with Bacteria

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A scavenger cell of the immune system ingests bacteria (shown in green). During an influenza infection, the macrophages’ appetite is curbed.

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Manfred Rohde/HZI

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