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Not sure if this belongs here or in the Plot Bunny thread but since it is mostly a medical background question for a plot bunny.
I know that some kind of trace of any disease that you survive is left behind so the immune system will be able to fight it if you ever get infected again, so would it be possible for another disease to have some sort of interaction with whatever that trace is to change the reaction to the new disease some how?
Not sure I asked that very well or very clearly. But I hope I got the idea across well enough that someone can answer my question.
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You build up an immunity for a certain ammount of time, after either a vaccination or because you had the disease. Some are lifetime immunities, others are only a few days or weeks, or years.
Every new virus of bacteria is different from the previous version, and the body would thus react differently. To say, your immune system has to build new a new anti-virus in order to fight the disease.
The diseases themselves don't leave traces. Your immune system learns to recognize it, in a way.
And that's the simple, as I understand it, explanation.Heightmeyer's Lemming -- still the coolest Lemming of the forum
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On the other hand, some things can sneak up on you.
I have a skin allergy to nickle, I break out in a rash if anything with a high nickle content is on my skin.
But the thing is, the allergy didn't manifest itself until I was in my late teens.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Originally posted by StormFirestar View PostNot sure if this belongs here or in the Plot Bunny thread but since it is mostly a medical background question for a plot bunny.
I know that some kind of trace of any disease that you survive is left behind so the immune system will be able to fight it if you ever get infected again, so would it be possible for another disease to have some sort of interaction with whatever that trace is to change the reaction to the new disease some how?
Not sure I asked that very well or very clearly. But I hope I got the idea across well enough that someone can answer my question.Unmade Plans (WIP: 11/20):
Sam's life takes a turn in an unexpected direction when she's faced with an unplanned pregnancy. The decision to keep the baby and raise it on her own will alter her life forever. Relationships are put to the test, especially the one between her and Jack. She doesn't know what to expect from him and he surprises her at every turn.
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Originally posted by fems View PostYou should read up on T-cells. I think that will answer your question and also give you a way to explain it in-story.Heightmeyer's Lemming -- still the coolest Lemming of the forum
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Originally posted by BruTak View PostBut the thing is, the allergy didn't manifest itself until I was in my late teens.
I'm also allergic to nickel. Other than being careful with jewelry (stay away from most gold; they use nickel to harden it) and being advised not to work as a bank teller, it has a lot less impact on my life than my pollen allergies do.
SeaboeIf you're going to allow yourself to be offended by a cat, you might as well just pack it in -- Steven Brust
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I'm fine with gold. I've got my BSG dogtags on a gold chain and don't have any problems.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Well, if you start having an itchy neck or something, keep the nickel in mind. I'm clearly more sensitive--I can't wear gold.
I've always thought it odd that they use nickel in gold but not (apparently) in silver.
SeaboeIf you're going to allow yourself to be offended by a cat, you might as well just pack it in -- Steven Brust
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You kind of feel sorry for wee mad Frankie Boyle (a rather controversial Scottish stand up comedian), his Nickle allergy is so bad he can't handle coins without breaking into a rash.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Right then, a question - is there a slang term for a Federal Agent (or similar) flashing his/her credentials at someone?sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Hmm, I'm fairly sure I've heard the expression "flashing the tin" somewhere, but I'm not sure where.
Just thought I'd get a second opinion anyway.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Originally posted by BruTak View PostHmm, I'm fairly sure I've heard the expression "flashing the tin" somewhere, but I'm not sure where.
Just thought I'd get a second opinion anyway.
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1. The badge. also "tinning" -flashing your badgeHeightmeyer's Lemming -- still the coolest Lemming of the forum
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Good job. Thanks.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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