Immunity

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Active Immunity (long lasting)

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1. Naturally acquired-by contracting a disease, such as measles, mumps, chickenpox and producing antibodies to ward off the disease.
2. Artificially acquired by injecting the body with attenuated disease causing microorganisms which stimulate the body to produce antibodies.

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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Is a disease that affects the body's ability to fight infection. A progressive impairment of the immune system.
Medication Therapy:
zidovudine (AZT, Azidothymidine)
Antiviral (protease medications)
i. saquinavir (Fortovase)
ii. ritonavir (Norvir)
iii. indinavir sulfate (Crixivan)
iv. nelfinavir (Viracept)

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Hepatitis B

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Inflammation of the liver, transmitted by blood secretions and feces.
LIVES LONG ON SURFACES
Prevention: Hep. B vaccine, universal precautions

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Measles

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A childhood disease caused by the rubeola virus
**CAN LEAD TO INFLAMMATION OF THE BRAIN.
Prevention: active acquired immunity
Treatment: antibiotics, eye medication

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Mumps

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An inflammation of one or both parotid glands
**CAN CAUSE MENINGITIS-INFLAMMATION OF THE LAYERS COVERING SPINAL CORD.
Prevention: active acquired immunity
Treatment: rest, pain relievers, fluids

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Passive Immunity (short term)

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1. Naturally acquired by passing antibodies from the mothers bloodstream to the baby.
2. Artificially acquired by ingesting antibodies from an immunized animal or human to prevent disease in a person who hasn't developed his/her own antibodies.

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Polio

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inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
**DEADLY DISEASE EVADING THE BRAIN & SPINAL CORD.
Prevention: active acquired immunity
Treatment: medication

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Rubella (German Measles)

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An acute infectious disease spread by droplet infection; produces a 3 day rash.
Prevention: active acquired immunity

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Smallpox

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Acutely infectious disease for which vaccination is administered.
Prevention: smallpox vaccine
Treatment: unknown

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Tetanus (Lock jaw)

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An acute infectious disease often caused by a contaminated puncture wound. Often fatal.
Prevention: active acquired immunity with periodic booster shots