Concept information
Preferred term
passive immunity
Definition(s)
- Passive immunity is achieved by the direct injection of antibodies or antiserum to defend against infection. This provides immediate, though temporary, protection from a specific disease-causing bacteria, virus or toxin to persons unable to produce antibodies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Passive Immunity]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-N81DJVFC-Q
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