When you experience inflammation, the primary blood cells that are involved in fighting pathogens in your body include:
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Phagocytes - These are white blood cells that engulf and digest pathogens and cellular debris. Key types of phagocytes include neutrophils and macrophages.
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Helper T cells - These cells play a critical role in activating and regulating the immune response, including helping to activate B cells and other immune cells.
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Memory B cells - While they do not act directly during the initial inflammation, they are part of the adaptive immune response and can quickly produce antibodies if the same pathogen invades again in the future.
Parasites are not blood cells; rather, they are organisms that can cause infection and may trigger an inflammatory response.
Overall, phagocytes are the most directly involved in the immediate response to pathogens during inflammation.
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