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A condition in which the body has a weakened or delayed reaction to a substance.
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A protein found in the blood that fights infection. Also known as gamma globulin.
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The complex system in the body responsible for fighting disease. Its primary function is to identify foreign substances in the body (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) and develop a defense against them. This defense is known as the immune response. It involves production of protein molecules called antibodies to eliminate foreign organisms that invade the body.
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Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test. See active and passive immunity.
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The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.
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When the immune system is unable to protect the body from disease. This condition can be caused by disease (like HIV infection or cancer) or by certain drugs (like those used in chemotherapy). Individuals whose immune systems are compromised should not receive live, attenuated vaccines.
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A vaccine made from viruses and bacteria that have been killed through physical or chemical processes. These killed organisms cannot cause disease.
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The presence of infection without symptoms. Also known as subclinical or asymptomatic infection.
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The number of new disease cases reported in a population over a certain period of time.
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The time from contact with infectious agents (bacteria or viruses) to onset of disease.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
