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Protection against disease through antibodies produced by another human being or animal. Passive immunity is effective, but protection is generally limited and diminishes over time (usually a few weeks or months). For example, maternal antibodies are passed to the infant prior to birth. These antibodies temporarily protect the baby for the first 4-6 months of life.
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Organisms (e.g. bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi) that cause disease in human beings.
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A substance or treatment that has no effect on human beings.
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Inflammation of the lungs characterized by fever, chills, muscle stiffness, chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing.
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A condition in which the body has an exaggerated response to a substance (e.g. food or drug). Also known as hypersensitivity.
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The isolation of a person or animal who has a disease (or is suspected of having a disease) in order to prevent further spread of the disease.
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An acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in hoofed mammals and can also infect humans.
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A protein found in the blood that is produced in response to foreign substances (e.g. bacteria or viruses) invading the body. Antibodies protect the body from disease by binding to these organisms and destroying them.
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