Difference between revisions of "Immunity"

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Immunity is indicated by the presence of [[antibodies]] in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#i</ref>
 
Immunity is indicated by the presence of [[antibodies]] in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#i</ref>
  
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In legal terminology, immunity is a grant by the court, which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence. [[category:legal terms]]
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In legal terminology, immunity is a grant by the court, which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence. [[Category:Legal Terms]]
  
 
== See also ==
 
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Revision as of 19:51, April 23, 2008

Immunity is the body's protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active.

Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.[1]

In legal terminology, immunity is a grant by the court, which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#i