BIOL 2421/Microbiology Lecture Review
Immune applications
Dr. Weis

1. Define and give examples of

• Natural Active Immunity
• Natural Passive Immunity
• Artificial Active Immunity
• Artificial Passive Immunity

2. Give two examples of a current vaccine in use in the U.S. Give the vaccine name, type [killed, modified live, etc.], route of administration [oral, IM, etc.], schedule [age, boosters], and the disease(s) for which it provides immunity.

3. Name and explain the various types of vaccines. Give an example of each type.

4. Define and explain adjuvant as it relates to vaccines.

5. Name and explain the major type of diagnostic immunological reactions

• Precipitation
• Agglutination
• Neutralization
• CF
• FA
• ELISA
• RIA

6. Explain what is meant if a particular diagnostic immunological reaction [listed in question 5] is Direct or Indirect.

7. Explain the importance of serotyping and give 2 examples.