This document summarizes cell-mediated immune responses by T lymphocytes. It discusses: 1) The phases of T cell responses including antigen recognition, costimulation, differentiation into effector cells, and signal attenuation. 2) How T cells recognize antigens through the T cell receptor complex and costimulatory molecules help activate T cells. 3) The roles and mechanisms of effector T cell subsets like Th1, Th2, and cytotoxic CD8+ T cells in fighting infection through secretion of cytokines and direct killing of infected cells. 4) How effector T cells migrate and are retained at sites of infection through adhesion molecules and homing receptors.