Meaning active immunity
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active immunity


Immunity produced by the body in response to stimulation by a disease-causing organism or other agent.
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Refers to immunity that is built up through exposure to the disease or pathogen.
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Protection from a disease as a result of previous exposure to the disease-causing infectious agent or part of the infectious agent (antigen). The protection can be a result of having had the disease o [..]
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Immunity that occurs from the production of antibodies or T cells after exposure to an antigen – for example, following infection with a virus, or immunisation. This triggers the production of memory [..]
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Resistance to a Disease agent resulting from the production of specific Antibodies by the host, either after exposure to the Disease or after Vaccination.
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The formation of an antibody that can be stimulated by infection or vaccination. [4]
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The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity is [..]
Source: vaclib.org

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usually long-lasting immunity that is acquired through the production of antibodies
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The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either through contraction of the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity usually is permanent, meaning an individual is protected from the disease for the duration of his or her life.
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 The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity is [..]
Source: vaccinelist.com

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long-term immunity conferred through memory cells capable of making antibodies against a particular antigen
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The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity is [..]
Source: vaccineindia.org

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     resistance to a disease acquired by an animal as the result of antibody production in response to antigens.
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The natural immunological response to an antigen.
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<immunology> An organisms resistance to disease or infection, developed because the organisms immune system has produced antibodies after an infection or innoculation. (06 May 1997)
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Immunity generated by an organism's production of antibodies and cytokines.
Source: groups.molbiosci.northwestern.edu

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Resistance resulting from previous exposure to an infectious agent or antigen may be active and specific, as a result of naturally acquired infection or intentional vaccination (artificial active immu [..]
Source: theaidsinstitute.org

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Immunity that develops after exposure to a disease-causing infectious microorganism or other foreign substance, such as following infection or vaccination. See Related Term(s): Acquired Immunity, Passive Immunity
Source: aidsinfo.nih.gov (offline)





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