In the immune system, eosinophils play an important role. They can decimate or "eat" foreign substances that don’t belong in your body. If you have an infection, the eosinophils will find the unknown substance and destroy it to ensure that your immune system remains healthy. They will also prompt inflammation at the site of infection, to prevent it from spreading further into your body.

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