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11.12: Classifying Immunities

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  • 11.12A: Natural Active Immunity
    Naturally acquired active immunity occurs when a person is exposed to a live pathogen, develops the disease, and then develops immunity.
  • 11.12B: Natural Passive Immunity
    Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs during pregnancy, when antibodies are passed from the maternal blood into the fetal bloodstream.
  • 11.12C: Artificial Immunity
    Artificial immunity is a mean by which the body is given immunity to a disease by intentional exposure to small quantities of it.


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