Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The concept of herd immunity.

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Immunity is the method of providing resistance to the body against foreign microbes. It enables the body to fight or resist harmful microorganisms from entering the body. There are two types of immunity. One of them is innate immunity which is non-specific in nature. The second one is adaptive immunity that specifically responds to an antigen. It is further divided into passive as well as active immunity.

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