The use of hyperimmune sera such as hepatitis B immune globulin, rabies immunoglobulin, and human tetanus immune globulin for prophylaxis or treatment is an example of what process?
Correct Answer: Passive immunity
Description: The use of hyperimmune sera for treatment or prophylaxis is referred to as "passive immunization". This approach is used when allowing the development of a natural immune response would take too long and directly threaten patient survival. This type of immunity is of sho duration and has no memory component. Ref: Levinson W. (2012). Chapter 57. Immunity. In W. Levinson (Ed), Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, 12e.
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