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ACTIVE IMMUNISATION [2 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

The acquisition of immunity against a disease or infectious agent through an immune response evoked after the administration of a vaccine or antigen.

CONT

Active immunization results from contact with antigens, either through natural infection or by vaccination.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

L'immunisation active consiste en la production inhérente d'anticorps contre un agent précis après l'exposition à un antigène par la vaccination.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

The administration of a vaccine or antigen to evoke an immune response against a disease or infectious agent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

L'immunisation est l'action par laquelle on confère l'immunité, soit par injection d'antigènes (immunisation active), soit par injection de sérum contenant des anticorps spécifiques (immunisation passive).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
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