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darbym82

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The ability of an agent to enter and multiply in the host is known as:
 
  1. Antigenicity
  2. Infectivity
  3. Invasiveness
  4. Virulence

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The placental transfer of maternal antibodies is known as:
 
  1. Primary immune response
  2. Secondary immune response
  3. Natural passive immunity
  4. Active immunity


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
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The ability of an agent to enter and multiply in the host is known as infectivity.

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The placental transfer of maternal antibodies is known as natural passive immunity.


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