Antigen type and memory Flashcards
1
Q
Vaccines that are weakly immunogenic often require…
A
boosters and adjuvants like pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
2
Q
Antigens containing a protein component
A
Thymus-dependent antigens
3
Q
Strong immunogenic antigens
A
Thymus-dependent antigens like diphtheria vaccine
4
Q
Promote class switching and immunologic memory by direct contact of B-cells with Th cells
A
Thymus-dependent antigens