concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: passive immunity

disease immunity
type: Concept
narrower: passive immunity

health sciences
type: Concept
narrower: passive immunity

passive immunity
type: Concept
broader: health sciences
broader: disease immunity
definition: Passive immunity is achieved by the direct injection of antibodies or antiserum to defend against infection. This provides immediate, though temporary, protection from a specific disease-causing bacteria, virus or toxin to persons unable to produce antibodies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Passive Immunity]