Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Active and Passive immunity

Active immunity is a form of immunity that develops after a primary immune response which is a response to exposure to a live pathogen and development of symptoms. The cells produce the antibodies themselves.

Passive immunity is a form of immunity in which a person's cells do not produce the antibodies, they receive them by an injection of antibodies or antitoxin.

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