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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity results when antibodies are formed to neutralize or destroy an infective agent. Passive immunity is acquired by the introduction of preformed antibodies, such as the passing of antibodies from mother to fetus in utero.