During an outbreak of hepatitis A,nurses are giving injections of hepatitis A immunoglobulin to selected susceptible persons.Which of the following best describes the type of immunity that will follow the administration of these injections?

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Passive immunity refers to immunization through the transfer of a specific antibody from an immunized individual to a non-immunized individual,such as the transfer of antibody by administration of an antibody-containing preparation (immune globulin or antiserum).Passive immunity from immune globulin is almost immediate but short-lived.It often is induced as a stopgap measure until active immunity has had time to develop after vaccination.Active immunity occurs as antibodies develop due to exposure to the antigen.Acquired immunity is the resistance acquired by a host as a result of previous natural exposure to an infectious agent.Natural immunity refers to a species-determined,innate resistance to an infectious agent.

During an Outbreak of Hepatitis A,nurses Are Giving Injections of Hepatitis