Heterosubtypic immunity
Heterosubtypic Immunity
Heterosubtypic immunity (pronunciation: het-er-o-sub-typ-ic im-mu-ni-ty) is a type of immunity that provides protection against different but related pathogen subtypes. This term is often used in the context of influenza viruses, where immunity to one subtype can provide partial protection against another subtype.
Etymology
The term "heterosubtypic" is derived from the Greek words "heteros" meaning different, and "subtype". The term "immunity" comes from the Latin word "immunitas" meaning exemption or protection.
Related Terms
- Cross-immunity: A form of immunity where resistance to one infectious disease confers resistance to related diseases.
- Herd immunity: A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection.
- Innate immunity: The first line of defense in the immune system, providing immediate but non-specific defense against infection.
- Adaptive immunity: The second line of defense, providing a highly specific but slower response to infection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heterosubtypic immunity
- Wikipedia's article - Heterosubtypic immunity
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