Question

Why is immunity to chickenpox an acquired immunity?

Answer 1

Acquired Immunity:

1. The immunity that develops after birth due to exposure to pathogens is called acquired immunity.
2. Immunity to chickenpox is a common example of acquired immunity.
3. After an individual is exposed to the chickenpox virus for the first time, they are infected and immunity develops.
4. The immunity to chickenpox can control every future chance of infection by the same virus.
5. Therefore, the immunity to chickenpox only develops after getting exposed to the virus, and hence it is a type of acquired immunity.