Whereas adaptiveimmunityisthoughttobe a responsetospecificbacteria, viruses, fungiandparasites, innateimmunityhas always been seen as the body'sgeneral response toallthreatsofdisease.
Whereas adaptive immunity is thought to be a response to specific bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, innate immunity has always been seen as the body's general response to all threats of disease.