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Active immunity to a disease is acquired either through getting the disease or being vaccinated for it.
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How is active immunity similar to passive immunity?
Both active and passive immunity provide protection against specific pathogens. Active immunity is developed by the body after exposure to a pathogen or through vaccination, while passive immunity is acquired through the transfer of pre-formed antibodies from another source. Both types of immunity are specific to the pathogen encountered or targeted by the antibodies.
How do you acquire passive immunity?
You can get passive immunity through a placenta when you are a fetus in your mothers womb or you can be injected with antibodies that have most likely been forced to grow due to somebody putting a disease in an animal such as a rabbit. Unfortunately passive immunity does not last very long because the antibodies are detached from their white blood cells which keeps them a live and also stores the antibodies in their memory so you can not become immune forever via passive immunity as it is only passive e.g. short lived/quick
Is it rare for an animal to build an immunity to a disease?
not really. animals often have stronger systems than humans do.
If you were to transfuse a person with plasma proteins from a person or an animal that has been actively immunized against a specific antigen would it provide active or passive immunity?
It would provide passive immunity because the recipient is not generating their antibodies against that specific antigen. Instead, they are receiving pre-formed antibodies from the plasma proteins of the donor, offering immediate protection.
What is the role of immunity in disease in animals?
Immunity is the internal protection of an organism from infection with a pathogen. Therefore, immunity (which is typically conferred by the immune system) has the role of protection against disease in animals. However, another aspect of immunity is innate or species-based immunity. This is conferred by the genetics of the species and protects the animal against pathogens that infect other species of animals. For instance, cattle are not susceptible to PRRS virus infection because PRRS is specific for pigs. This is not true of all diseases, however - viruses such as rabies and foot and mouth disease virus can infect multiple species.
What does a vaccine produce?
A vaccine produces immunity to a specific disease by stimulating the body's immune system to create antibodies against the pathogen that causes the disease. This preparation helps the body recognize and fight the virus or bacteria if the person is exposed to it in the future.
What are the two components of specific immunity?
Humoral Immunity- acquired immunity in which the role of circulating antibodies is predominant. Natural Immunity- the resistance of the normal animal to infection
Difference between anti sera and serum?
Antisera is blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to treat or provide immunity to a disease. It is extracted from an animal that has immunity to a particular disease. Serum is the fluid obtained when whole blood is separated into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot. It is clear and yellow in color.
Is Drinking of Anthrax infected Cow's milk safe?
No, it is not safe, the microorganism (B. anhracis) is secreted in the milk of animal infected with anthrax. You can acquire the disease by drinking this milk.
What is an animal disease?
an animal disease is a disease that can kill a animal in affection of having a coma and can poision that animal. in such way it will survive or die if its reasoned to have died
What is animal disease?
an animal disease is a disease that can kill a animal in affection of having a coma and can poision that animal. in such way it will survive or die if its reasoned to have died
What Immunity results when antibodies produced in another animal are introduced into your body?
This is called artificially acquired passive immunity. See link below:
