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How to protect yourself from an infection: passive and active immunization

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Here we review the different forms of immunity (innate and adaptive immunity), and the mechanisms through which immunity can be achieved: passive or active immunization.

About “Biocosas” :

Directed and presented by Pablo Barrecheguren (@pjbarrecheguren), "Biocosas" is a scientific dissemination project produced by Minifilms TV in collaboration with Muy Interesante and with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology – Ministry of Science and Innovation.

References:

Kuby Immunology (2007). McGraw-Hill

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