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What is a disadvantage of attenuated vaccines in developing countries?

  • They are more expensive to produce.
  • They cannot induce a strong immune response.
  • They must be refrigerated to maintain effectiveness. (correct)
  • They require multiple doses for effectiveness.

    • Why are inactivated vaccines considered safer than attenuated vaccines?

  • They do not require booster shots.
  • They cannot mutate to cause disease. (correct)
  • They produce a stronger immune response.
  • They are easier to store at lower temperatures.

    • What is the basis of toxoid vaccines?

  • They contain fragments of DNA from the pathogens.
  • They are made from inactivated bacterial toxins. (correct)
  • They consist of whole killed viruses.
  • Live pathogens are used to generate an immune response.

    • What is a key requirement for maintaining immunity from inactivated vaccines?

    <p>Booster shots. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do second-generation vaccines have over traditional vaccines?

    <p>They contain only fragments of the pathogen. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vaccines would typically require booster shots?

    <p>Inactivated vaccines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback associated with inactivated vaccines?

    <p>They produce a weaker immune response. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a reason combination vaccines are not always effective?

    <p>They can lower the antibody response compared to individual vaccines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of attenuated vaccines compared to other types of vaccines?

    <p>They replicate in the body, increasing the antigen dose. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vaccines is an example of an attenuated vaccine?

    <p>MMR vaccine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with attenuated vaccines?

    <p>They might mutate back to a virulent form. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should avoid receiving attenuated vaccines?

    <p>Patients with compromised immune systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the immune system respond upon later exposure to the same antigen after vaccination?

    <p>It produces a secondary antibody response. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is often used to reduce the number of injections for immunization?

    <p>Combining vaccines into a single-dose vaccine. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of attenuated microorganisms used in vaccines?

    <p>They replicate at low rates in the body. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes active immunity?

    <p>It involves the production of antibodies by the immune system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the FDA-approved combination vaccine called that protects against multiple diseases for children?

    <p>Proquad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes naturally acquired active immunity?

    <p>It can occur after suffering from a disease. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables memory cells to produce antibodies during a secondary antibody response?

    <p>They respond immediately upon subsequent exposure to the antigen. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of vaccines?

    <p>To mimic a natural infection and trigger a primary antibody response. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does artificially acquired active immunity differ from naturally acquired immunity?

    <p>It is obtained through intentional exposure to antigens via vaccination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunity is described as less risky and easier to acquire?

    <p>Artificially acquired active immunity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a characteristic of a vaccine?

    <p>It can cause the disease it aims to prevent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of a primary antibody response triggered by vaccination?

    <p>Activation of specific lymphocytes that persist for years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason vaccinations do not need to reach 100% of the population?

    <p>Most of the population can still achieve herd immunity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the herd immunity threshold percentage believed by microbiologists and epidemiologists?

    <p>85% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population setting poses a higher risk for unvaccinated individuals catching diseases?

    <p>Crowded urban environments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor affects the success of herd immunity apart from vaccination rates?

    <p>The environment in which individuals live. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might some individuals remain susceptible to diseases even when most of the population is immunized?

    <p>Their immune systems may not respond adequately to vaccines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do maternal IgG antibodies typically remain in a child after birth?

    <p>3 to 6 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant antibody found in colostrum?

    <p>IgA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of artificially acquired passive immunity?

    <p>To inject antibody-rich serum into the patient's circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes serum with a higher-than-normal level of a particular antibody?

    <p>Hyper-immune serum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of serum is used to treat an established disease?

    <p>Therapeutic serum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is herd immunity primarily concerned with?

    <p>The vulnerability of an unvaccinated population to disease epidemics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to a population with insufficient vaccination coverage?

    <p>It can still suffer from disease outbreaks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of a subunit vaccine?

    <p>It includes only those parts of the antigen that stimulate an immune response. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gamma globulin primarily composed of?

    <p>A mixture of antibodies from different donors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes conjugate vaccines?

    <p>They attach polysaccharides to a protein to enhance immune response. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does mRNA play in an mRNA vaccine?

    <p>It instructs the body on making a specific viral protein. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does passive immunity differ from active immunity?

    <p>Active immunity occurs when the body synthesizes its own antibodies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is naturally acquired passive immunity?

    <p>Antibodies transferred from mother to fetus via placenta. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common aspect of the adverse reactions to subunit vaccines?

    <p>They are rare due to the limited components included. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vaccines is an example of a conjugate vaccine?

    <p>Hib vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae b. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the immune response in mRNA vaccines?

    <p>The body recognizes a specific protein made from the mRNA. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Immunology

    • Active immunity: Antigen exposure triggers the immune system to produce antibodies and specific lymphocytes. This exposure can be unintentional (catching a disease) or intentional (vaccines).

    Naturally Acquired Active Immunity

    • Before widespread vaccines, this was the only way to become immune. This involved getting a disease and recovering.

    • Subclinical diseases can also induce immunity - these diseases don't cause noticeable symptoms and still stimulate immunity.

    • Memory cells are critical in secondary antibody response, enabling rapid and robust immunity upon repeated exposure. 

    Artificially Acquired Active Immunity

    • This route is less risky than getting a disease. 

    • Exposure to antigens occurs through vaccination (inactivated or toxoid vaccines). These inactivated agents don't cause disease.

    Vaccines

    • Composed of treated microorganisms (chemicals, altered toxins, or parts of microorganisms).

    • Mimic a "natural" infection.

    • Trigger a primary immune response using the immune system's ability to recognize antigens and create antibodies and lymphocytes.

    Attenuated Vaccines

    • Microbes are weakened in a lab to prevent disease.

    • Still capable of growth/replication at reduced rates; these microbes don't trigger full-blown disease.

    • Generate a strong immune response similar to a natural infection as they replicate, increasing the dose of antigen to which the immune system will respond.

    • Offer lifelong immunity. 

    • Can spread to immunize others (reimmunization).

    Inactivated Vaccines

    • Pathogens are killed using chemicals, heat, or radiation.

    • Weaken the immune response compared to live attenuated vaccines.

    • Inactivated vaccines, often require boosters, and can be stored at room temperature for easy access in regions without extensive cold storage facilities.

    Toxoid Vaccines

    • Used in bacterial diseases (diphtheria, tetanus).

    • Inactivate bacterial toxins, not the bacteria themselves. This is done with formalin.

    • Induce immunity to these toxins.

    • Booster shots are typically needed. 

    Second-Generation Vaccines

    • Designed to minimize vaccination risks. These contain only fragments of viruses or bacteria
    • Subunit vaccines
    • Conjugate vaccines

    Subunit Vaccines

    • Contain specific parts (epitopes) of the antigen, stimulating a strong immune response.

    • Example: pneumococcal pneumonia, containing polysaccharides. 

    Conjugate Vaccines

    • Combine a polysaccharide component to a carrier protein. The carrier helps the immune system recognize and respond to the polysaccharide.

    • Enhanced immune response compared to polysaccharides alone.

    • Examples include Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine.

    mRNA Vaccines

    • Deliver RNA to produce specific viral proteins.

    • Triggers an immune response without causing the disease.

    • Vaccines like Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA-based.

    Passive Immunity

    • Antibodies are given from an outside source.

    • Contrast with active immunity, where the body produces antibodies on its own.

    Naturally Acquired Passive Immunity

    • Antibodies transferred from mother to fetus (placenta, breast milk).

    • Provides short-term protection to the newborn.

    Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity

    • Antibodies injected.

    • Provides rapid, short-term protection against diseases like poisonous bites. 

    Serum Rendered Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity

    • Different terms for the antibodies: antiserum, hyper-immune serum, prophylactic serum, therapeutic serum, and convalescent serum.

    Herd Immunity

    • When a large portion of a population is immune to a disease, it protects the susceptible portion from infection.

    • Crucial for disease control.

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