Define immunity. What are the different types of immunity?
Definition: Immunity is the power of body to resist effect of invasion of micro organisms
Active Immunity-Antigens are injected in human body; as a result antibodies are formed.
It develops slowly
Remains for longer time
Treatment is preventive
Passive Immunity-Readymade antibodies are injected in human body.
It develops quickly, it remains for short period treatment is therapeutic