immunologic drugs Flashcards
nonspecific immunity
physical barriers like mucus production, inflammation, fever, and phagocytosis, initial defense
specific immunity
takes over nonspecific mechanisms fail, targeted for specific antigen, has memory, B and T cells
cell-mediated immunity
T-lymphocytes directly attack antigen
antibody mediated immunity
B-lymphocytes produce antibodies that react to antigen
active immunity
arises when animal receives antigen that activates B cells and T cells, creates memory
passive immunity
arises when animal receives antibodies from another animal, provides immediate immunity
natural immunity
acquired during normal biological experiences
artificial immunity
acquired through medical procedures
vaccines
produce artificial immunity, suspension of weakend (live or killed) microorganism
adjuvants
substances that enhance the immune response
inactivated (killed)
made from microbes, parts or by products, that has been chemically treated to kill the microbe
advantages to killed
safe, stable, unlikely to cause disease
disadvantages to killed
need repeated doses, possible reactions
examples of killed
rabies, bordetella, canine influenza
live
made from live organisms that may be fully active or inactive, not commonly used
advantages to live
fewer doses needed, last longer, inexpensive
disadvantages to live
residual virulence, possible contamination
examples of live
brucella abortus, ecthyma, poultry vaccines