Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason as to why inoculation with vaccinia produces immunological memory and protection against smallpox virus-variola.

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Immunization is the process of developing immunity against a particular pathogen. During immunization, attenuated or heat-shocked pathogens are introduced into the body so as to generate an immune response against the pathogen providing immunity to the body.

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