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HepNet Study House

The HepNet Study House, established by the German Liver Foundation, is a virtual house where all cooperation in the field of clinical studies on acute and chronic viral hepatitis merges.

HIV

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus, which infects important cells of the human immune system. In an HIV infected person, the immunodeficiency disease AIDS can develop.

Hospital pathogens

Hospital pathogens are microorganisms that patients can get infected with in connection with hospital treatment.

Host control

Host control comprises the immune reactions of an infected host to an infection.

Humanized mice

Humanized mice carry components of the human immune system.

Hybridoma technology

The hybridoma technology is a method for producing monoclonal antibodies. It allows customised monoclonal antibodies to be produced in large quantities.

Hygiene management

Hygiene management comprises measures to prevent infectious diseases and, ultimately, to improve health.
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Imaging

Imaging refers to various imaging techniques.

Immune markers

Immune markers are proteins that can be consulted for the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases.

Immune reaction

Immune reaction refers to the body‘s defense against foreign substances and pathogens.