Question

A person was saved from poisonous snake bite by antivenom injection . Which of the following immunity explain this form of protection ?

• A. Naturally acquired active immunity
• B. Artificially acquired active immunity
• C. Naturally acquired passive immunity
• D. Artificially acquire passive immunity

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Artificially acquire passive immunity

Artificially acquired passive immunity explains this form of protection. When performed antibodies are directly injected into the body, it is known as artificial passive immunity. It provides the quick immune response. In case of snake bites, the injection which is given to the patients, contain performed antibodies against snake venom. This type of immunisation is passive immunisation.