Asked by Jacob Cassar on May 30, 2024

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A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected with rabies (usually due to an animal bite) is classified as ________.

A) active natural immunity
B) active artificial immunity
C) passive natural immunity
D) passive artificial immunity
E) passive active immunity

Passive Artificial Immunity

Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as happens through injection or maternal transfer.

Temporary Immunity

Immunity that is acquired quickly and lasts for a short period, either through the injection of antibodies from another person or animal, or by receiving maternal antibodies through the placenta or breast milk.

Rabies

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, transmitted through saliva from bites of infected animals.

  • Comprehend the principles of immunity types and methods of acquiring immunity, including passive and active, natural and artificial.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Passive artificial immunity involves the introduction of antibodies from another source into an individual's body. In the context of rabies exposure, this is typically achieved through the administration of rabies immunoglobulin, which provides immediate, but temporary, immunity to the virus. This method does not require the body to produce its own antibodies, as would be the case with active immunity strategies.