Passive immunity
Passive immunity refers to the creation of immunity by introducing antibodies from outside the organism, such as the injection of antivenom after having been bitten by a snake.
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Active immunity
By active immunity, we generally understand the resistance that our immune system shows against pathogens.
By the so-called 'clonal selection', enough antibodies are built up in order to help our organism fight off colds or different diseases.
Passive immunity features
Among the features of passive immunity, the most known are:
- This type of immunity does not require exposure to antigen or to an infectious agent
- The response to an infectious agent is immediate
- The immunity is effective on s...
Active immunity features
- The need to be exposed to a pathogen or to the antigen of a pathogen, which leads to the production of antibodies
- The cells involved are of three types: T cells, B cells and anti-presenting cells
- Immunity is acquired after severa...
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