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A person was bitten by a snake. Which type of immunity would you suggest in order to obtain a quick immune response ? Explain. [2]

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In case of snake bites, the patient is administered with an injection which contains preformed antibodies against the snake venom. This is the snake anti-venom. [1]
This type of immunisation is called passive immunisation. [1]

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