A patient is infected with an intracellular pathogen. Which immune component is most important for clearing this infection?
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Correct answer: CD8+ T cells
CD8+ cytotoxic T cells kill infected host cells harboring intracellular pathogens. This cell-mediated response is essential for viral control.
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