Difference between revisions of "Passive immunity"
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| − | Passive immunity | + | Passive immunity is protection against [[disease]] through [[antibodies]] produced by another human being or animal. Passive immunity is effective, but protection is generally limited and diminishes over time (usually a few weeks or months). |
| − | For example, maternal antibodies | + | For example, maternal antibodies are passed to the infant prior to birth. These antibodies temporarily protect the baby for the first 4-6 months of life.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#p</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:11, July 14, 2007
Passive immunity is protection against disease through antibodies produced by another human being or animal. Passive immunity is effective, but protection is generally limited and diminishes over time (usually a few weeks or months).
For example, maternal antibodies are passed to the infant prior to birth. These antibodies temporarily protect the baby for the first 4-6 months of life.[1]