How do white blood cells fight infection?

The blood has several types of white blood cells including neutrophils, bands, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytes. Each fights infectio. read more

The blood has several types of white blood cells including neutrophils, bands, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytes. Each fights infection in a different way. Neutrophils, for example, are one of the body's main defenses against bacteria. read more

Depending on the nature of the pathogen that enters the body, the body's white blood cells can respond in various ways to fight it. Some cell-damaging bacteria release toxins into the body. They do so by latching onto host cells to destroy them. read more

White blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes, are a part of the immune system and help our bodies fight infection. They circulate in the blood so that they can be transported to an area where an infection has developed. In a normal adult body there are 4,000 to 10,000 (average 7,000) WBCs per microliter of blood. read more