What is SCID?

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What is SCID?

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The immune system of the body fights against foreign invaders and protect the body from infections. The lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells, play an important role in immunity. The two types of lymphocytes: T-lymphocytes, and B-lymphocytes fight against infections by killing the foreign invaders and by producing antibodies that nullify the antigens.

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