The Science of Blood and Immunity
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Detecting Diseases Through Blood Tests
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Serology
Serology is a branch of immunology that focuses on analyzing blood serum (the liquid part of blood without clotting factors) to detect antibodies, antigens, and immune responses to infections, autoimmune diseases, and vaccinations.
Importance of Serology
Early Detection of Diseases
Early diagnostic tests help detect infections before symptoms appear, allowing timely treatment and reducing the spread of diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
Monitoring Disease Progression
Regular immune system tests track disease progression in chronic infections such as Hepatitis and HIV, helping doctors adjust treatments for better patient outcomes.
Ensuring Safe Blood Transfusions
Blood typing and cross matching prevent mismatches and transfusion reactions, ensuring compatibility and safety for recipients in need of blood transfusions.
Guiding Vaccination Programs
Antibody level monitoring helps assess vaccine effectiveness, ensuring populations have adequate immunity against infectious diseases and guiding booster dose requirements.
