The treatment of snakebite by antivenom is an example of
A
Artificially acquired active immunity
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B
Artificially acquired passive immunity
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C
Naturally acquired passive immunity
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Artificially acquired passive immunity Artificially acquired passive immunity is a short-term immunization achieved by the transfer of antibodies, which can be administered in several forms. The antivenom is produced by the purification of blood which generates antibodies in response to the attenuated venom.