MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Artificial Active Immunity
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Natural Active immunity
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Natural passive immunity
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Artificial passive immunity
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the last 3 months of pregnancy, antibodies from mothers are passed to their unborn babies through the placenta. This type of immunity is called passive immunity because the baby has been given antibodies rather than making them itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -Maternal passive immunity is a type of naturally acquired passive immunity, and refers to antibody-mediated immunity conveyed to a fetus or infant by its mother. Naturally acquired passive immunity can be provided during pregnancy, and through breastfeeding.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. A passive immunity acquired by the fetus or newborn from the mother via the placental transfer of antibodies during pregnancy and via breast milk. This type of immunity is short-lived, lasting the first six months of the newborn’s life. Supplement.