Passive Immunity

Passive immunity can be either maternal or artificial - Nicole Gleichmann and Karen Steward PhD

Passive Immunity
Passive Immunity

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Fighting Viruses: What Is Passive Immunization?

Passive immunization and immunotherapy are particularly helpful for individuals who are immunocompromised and therefore cannot mount their own immune response. Passive immunization also works quickly, providing protection within hours or days, whereas vaccines can take weeks or months if boosting (more than one injection) is required. Unlike vaccination, however, passive immunization and immunotherapy do not result in immunological memory. Also, the transfer of antibodies from animals or other people can cause side effects including severe allergic reactions.

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 Fighting Viruses: What Is Passive Immunization?

Passive immunization, or passive immunotherapy, is a process in which individuals receive antibodies from another source rather than producing those antibodies on their own. Passive immunity provides short-term protection against infection.

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