Chapter 51 Flashcards
What are antigens
Foreign proteins entering body
What are antibodies
Immunoglobulin that have antigen specific amino acid sequences
What are the two ways to get immunity
Active and passive
What is artificial active immunization
Clinically exposed to harmless form of antigen
What is natural active immunization
Person survives the disease and produces antibodies
What is artificial passive immunization
Administration of serum or immunglobulins
What is anti venom
Obtained from horses or made in lab for snake or spider bites
What are anti toxins
Purified serum from horse. Effects are short lived
What is natural passive immunization
Antibodies passed from mother to baby. Temporary
What are biological antimicrobial drugs (biologicals)
Anti toxins
Anti venom
Toxoids/vaccines
What are toxoids
Substances that contain antigens that have been attenuated so they cannot harm patient
What are the symptoms of diphtheria
Difficulty breathing
Heart problems
Death
What are the symptoms of tetanus
Locked jaw
Muscle spasms
Where is tetanus found
Dirt soil dust manure
Vaccinations with live or dead bacteria or virus provide lifelong immunity
Live