After teaching a class to a group of nursing students about immunity, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of passive immunity? Select all that apply
A) An individual who is exposed to chickenpox for the first time and has no immunity to the disease
B) Administration of botulism immune globulin (BabyBIG) for the treatment of infant botulism
C) An individual who is exposed to pertussis for the first time and has no immunity to the disease
D) Administration of Crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab (CroFab) for the treatment of mild to moderate North American rattlesnake bites
E) Administration of the rubella vaccine to an individual who has no immunity to the disease
Ans: B, D
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Passive immunity occurs when immune globulins or antivenins are administered. This type of immunity provides the individual with ready-made antibodies from another human or an animal. Administration of botulism immune globulin (BabyBIG) for the treatment of infant botulism or administration of Crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab (CroFab) for the treatment of mild to moderate North American rattlesnake bites are examples of passive immunity.
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