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Section 1. Active and Passive Immunization

PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION

Passive immunization entails administration of preformed antibody to a recipient. Passive immunization is indicated in the following general circumstances for prevention or amelioration of infectious diseases:

  • When people are deficient in synthesis of antibody as a result of congenital or acquired B-lymphocyte defects, alone or in combination with other immunodeficiencies.

  • Prophylactically, when a person susceptible to a disease is exposed to or has a high likelihood of exposure to that infection, especially . . . [Go to Full Text]


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