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When the body is exposed to bacteria, viruses or fungi, an infection occurs. The body's defense mechanism usually responds with inflammation to fight the invading pathogen. Infection and inflammation are terms often used in conjunction with disease, and they are closely related yet describe two distinct conditions. Infection is the initial invasion of the body by pathogens, while inflammation is the body's response to this threat. Both are important parts of the immune system's defense mechanisms, which work together to protect the body against disease and promote its recovery.