Sex hormones and immunity to infection /
Why sex matters Among human and nonhuman animals, the prevalence and intensity of infection typically is higher in males than females and may reflect differences in exposure as well as susceptibility to pathogens. Elevated immunity among females is a double-edged sword in which it is beneficial agai...
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| Online Access: | Electronic book from Springer Complete |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, ©2010. |
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