What is the difference between passive and active immunity?
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passive is the one in which you provide antibodies directly to fight against pathogens while active is one for which antibodies are produced by body to fight against pathogens from memory of old encounter with same pathogen.
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Active immunity
→ It is a type of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease causing antigens.
→ It is a type of acquired immunity in which readymade antibodies are transferred from one individual to another.
→ It has a long lasting effect.
→ It is slow. It takes time in producing antibodies and giving responses.
→ Injecting microbes through vaccination inside the body is an example of active immunity.
Passive immunity
→ It is a type of acquired immunity in which readymade antibodies are transferred from one individual to another.
→ It does not have long lasting effect.
→ It is fast. It provides immediate relief.
→ Transfer of antibodies present in the mother’s milk to the infant is an example of passive immunity.