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INMUNIDAD PASIVA [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

Short-acting immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies ...

CONT

A newborn baby acquires passive immunity from its mother through the placenta. A person can also get passive immunity through antibody-containing blood products such as immune globulin, which may be given when immediate protection from a specific disease is needed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

L'immunité passive résulte du transfert d'anticorps formés dans un autre organisme à un individu donné. Il s'agit d'une protection de durée limitée [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
DEF

Inmunidad debida a la presencia en los tejidos de anticuerpos o linfocitos primarios procedentes de otro individuo inmune.

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