Question 73 · LDEK · Epidemiology of infectious diseases
In prevention of infectious diseases passive immunity is achieved through:
- A. development of individual immunity as a result of asymptomatic infection.
- B. oral application of a specific antigen with substantially diminished virulence.
- C. application of inactivated (killed) vaccine consisting of specific toxoids.
- D. application of immunoglobulin consisting of specific antibodies.
- E. development of individual immunity as a result of an overt infection characterized by clinical signs and symptoms.
Hint
Passive immunity means the recipient receives ready-made antibodies instead of producing them.
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