Not tonight darling, I have a pathogen to fight

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Not tonight darling, I have a pathogen to fight

Sarah Mooney

Sarah Mooney

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Both female and male reproductive tracts need to be capable of mounting an immune response to pathogenic species but must also achieve immune tolerance when necessary to protect reproductive functions. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney continues her focus on the immune system, with an overview of the relationship between immunity and sexual health

The most recent Queen’s Birthday Honours saw prominent, remarkable, Christchurch GP Sue Bagshaw become a Dame (although she forbids anyone to call her
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