10 Questions
What can cause failure of vaccination?
Host and vaccine issues
Which of the following is a host factor that may lead to inadequate response after vaccination?
Malnutrition
How can an individual fail to become immunized even after vaccination?
Due to vaccine of poor quality
Which type of pathogens are directly transmitted to other individuals?
STI agents
What is the incubation period of an infectious disease?
Time from exposure to infectious agent until first signs of disease
What increases the risk of exposure to Clostridium tetani?
Environmental disruption like an earthquake
Which factor can lead to an increase in susceptibility to infection post-environmental disruption?
Physical factors
Why might an infected person act as a source of exposure to others?
Due to direct transmission of pathogens
How do environmental factors impact other individuals in terms of pathogen transmission?
By acting as a source for pathogen exposure
What can prevent a healthy individual from becoming immunized?
Vaccination with a poor-quality vaccine
Test your knowledge on immune globulin, immune memory, vaccines, passive immunity, and immune response concepts in immunology. Explore topics such as antibodies, B cells, natural passive immunization, and the transfer of immunity from mother to infant.
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