Our Immune System Can Kill Us Faster Than Ebola

Our own immune system, meant to protect us, can kill us faster than the fastest-killing virus, Ebola (4 days). In just 15 minutes, an allergen encountered for the first time can trigger a severe immune response, causing death. And that's not all; our immune system can even turn on our own body, causing autoimmune diseases and destroying vital organs such as the pancreas, skin, and joints. Talk about a rogue defender!