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The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).

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Is white blood cells a virus or bacteria?

White blood cells are normal parts of the human body. They are neither viruses nor bacteria.


Which part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?

White blood cells, specifically neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, are responsible for fighting infections in the body. These cells help identify and destroy pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders to maintain overall immune health.


What eats viruses?

Not sure if any bacteria/protists eat viruses, but our white blood cells definitely do. How do you think you fight a cold?


How do white blood cells fight viruses?

by using microbes white blood cells fight


What blood cell help to fight germs?

White blood cells, specifically neutrophils and macrophages, are the main cells that help the body fight against germs and infections. They work by engulfing and destroying pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, to protect the body from harm.


Why do only bacterial infections cause pus formation?

Viruses stay inside the cells. They can not be attacked by the white blood cells. Bacteria are usually stay outside the cells. They are readily attacked by the white blood cells. There is fight between white blood cells and bacteria. Pus contains the dead bacteria and dead white blood cells. That is why the pus formation occurs in bacterial infection only. This is the probable answer to above question.


How do white blood cells fight bacteria?

they eat them


What is the chief function of the white blood cells?

The chief function of white blood cells is to help the body fight infection and disease. They do this by identifying and attacking foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. White blood cells are a crucial part of the immune system's defense mechanisms.


What causes viruses to die or be killed?

Your white blood cells, they fight off infections and viruses.


What are the risks of a patient with the least number if white blood cells?

A low amount of white blood cells will cause an increase in illness and disease. This is because white blood cells are used to fight disease and illnesses. Everyday, thousands of bacteria and viruses enter the body and the white blood cells fight the them. With a lower count of white blood cells, you are more susceptible to disease as your body won't be able to fight the disease as efficiently.


How does the body fight Diseases?

it has the immune system and also white blood cells. Imad


What blood cells fight pathogens?

White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.