Definitions 10 Flashcards
What is the window of susceptibility?
Short term suppression of the immune system following an acute bout of endurance exercise.
What is duration of immunity?
The time point at which vaccine-induced immunity begins to decline and provides less protection for a fully vaccinated individual.
What is serology?
Diagnostic test of blood serum that checks for the presence of level of specific antibodies in the blood.
What is a vaccine?
A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious agent.
What is a bacterin?
A suspension of killed or attenuated bacteria for use as a vaccine.
What is a toxoid?
A chemically modified toxin from a pathogenic microorganism that is inactivated but still antigenic and can be used for a vaccine.
What is a pharmaceutical company?
A company that produces medicines with a chemical basis.
What is a biologics company?
A company that produces medicines derived from living organisms.
What is an exotoxin?
A toxin secreted by bacteria.
What is an endotoxin?
A toxin that is present inside a bacterial cell and is released when the cell disintegrates.
What is septicemia?
Blood poisoning by bacteria.
What is viremia?
The presence of viruses in the blood.
