To reach the site of infection, phagocytes leave the bloodstream and enter the affected tissues.

Consideration must also be given to the type of radiation, the dose rate, the affected tissues, and other factors.

But severe tearing or complete rupture of the affected tissues...

Prions appear to be most infectious when in direct contact with affected tissues.

The primary cause of gangrene is reduced blood supply to the affected tissues, which results in cell death.

However, if necrosis sets in, the affected tissue must be removed just as with wet gangrene.

To fight infection, leukocytes must move from the blood into the affected tissues.

Sometimes, the affected tissue can even be charred.

Infection in the chest that causes affected tissues to become thick and hard.

Glutamine treatment is thought to help prevent chemotherapy-related damage by maintaining the life of the affected tissues.