Passive immunotherapy is used when
A) the microorganism can be genetically manipulated.
B) protection against a recent infection or disease is needed immediately.
C) a representative antigen for the microbe cannot be isolated.
D) the pathogen does not produce a toxin.
E) the attenuated live vaccine is too difficult to produce.

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Passive immunotherapy is used to provide immediate protection by administering pre-formed antibodies, which is crucial when there is a need for rapid immune response against a recent infection or disease.

Passive Immunotherapy Is Used When