If You Are Infected with the Cold Virus One Year

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Essay

If you are infected with the cold virus one year, how come you can catch a cold again the next year if your immune system is working properly?

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Definitions:

Intravenous Antibiotic

Antibacterial medication administered directly into the vein for faster and more direct absorption in the treatment of infections.

Respirations

The act of breathing; involves inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

Immunosuppression

The reduced ability of the immune system to fight infections and other diseases, which can be induced intentionally (e.g., for organ transplant patients) or caused by certain conditions.

Kidney Transplant

A surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.