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Anti-venom given after a snake bite venom is an example of :

Correct answer: B. Artificial passive immunity

  • A. Artificial active immunity
  • B. Artificial passive immunity
  • C. Natural active immunity
  • D. Natural passive immunity

Explanation

Therefore, the correct answer is B) Artificial passive immunity, as the administration of anti-venom provides immediate protection through the transfer of preformed antibodies. Artificially acquired passive immunity is protection acquired by giving a person an injection or transfusion of antibodies made by someone else. These antibodies neutralise the infectious agents in the usual way, but the protection lasts only a few weeks because the antibodies gradually break down and are not replaced.

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