Immunotherapy for Bacterial Infections Quiz

Active Immunity and Passive Immunity

It is used for Passive Immunotherapy against bacterial infections

Advantages and disadvantages are discussed in Seixas et al., Vaccines 2022

<p>They are also known as 'nanobodies'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information can be found in Seixas et al., Vaccines 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passive immunotherapy against bacterial infections involves the administration of pre-formed antibodies to provide immediate protection. An example of passive immunotherapy mentioned in the text is Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The advantages of using polyclonal antibodies include their ability to target multiple epitopes and the potential for enhanced efficacy. However, the disadvantages include batch-to-batch variability and the potential for non-specific binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active immunization involves the stimulation of the host's immune system to generate an immune response against a specific pathogen. An example of active immunization mentioned in the text is the use of vaccines developed by Stanberry and Strugnell in Perspectives in Vaccinology, 2011.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IgY and single-domain ('nanobodies') antibodies have been explored for their potential in immunotherapy against bacterial infections. IgY, derived from avian species, and single-domain antibodies, known for their small size and high stability, offer promising alternatives for therapeutic use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mechanisms of antibiotic resistance dissemination mentioned in the text include those discussed by Gupta et al. in Environment International, 2020. These mechanisms contribute to the global challenge of antibiotic resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers