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Rebecca has a streptococcus bacterial infection. The back of her throat is inflamed on the left and right sides. What can the lymphatic system do to help Rebecca fight this infection?
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Rebecca has a streptococcus bacterial infection. The back of her throat is inflamed on the left and right sides. What can the lymphatic system do to help Rebecca fight this infection?

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Tonsils that produce lymphocytes can help fight throat infections. This is not necessary, however, and many people remove their tonsils since they often do more trouble than good.
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