All cells in the body can get infected, and when infected, a cell presents the antigen of the infection. In which molecule does it present the antigen, and which type of cell responds?

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Infected cells present antigens using class I molecules, which are recognized by CD8+ T cells, also known as cytotoxic T cells.

All Cells in the Body Can Get Infected, and When