Developing active immunity is a process that is beneficial to humans when it comes to protecting our bodies from infectious diseases. The process of active immunity typically comes from either natural or artificial means, and the resulting state of immunity can have long-term protection for the patient. So, which patient will develop active immunity? In this article, we will explore the criteria of a patient that is likely to do so.
A Patient Who Receives Vaccines
The most common way for a patient to develop active immunity is to receive vaccines, which are designed to introduce a weakened form of a pathogen into the body in order to stimulate the body’s natural immune response. With successful vaccination, the patient will develop immunity to the disease that was being vaccinated against and will be much less likely to develop the infection in the future. This process is referred to as “active” immunity because the patient’s own immune system is actively working to fight off the virus.
A Patient Who Is Naturally Exposed
In some cases, a patient may develop active immunity through a natural process of exposure to the pathogen. This is more likely to occur if the patient is exposed to a weakened form of the virus, which may provide enough stimulation to the immune system without causing any serious symptoms. This type of active immunity is typically shorter-lived than immunity from a vaccine but still provides some level of protection from the virus.
A Patient Who Is Immune Compromised
In some cases, a patient may be immune compromised due to illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or chemotherapy, or due to medications that suppress the immune system. In these cases, the patient may be more likely to develop active immunity in response to a vaccine or natural exposure. However, in many cases, the patient may still need to receive additional boosts or other treatments in order to provide lasting protection.
So, which patient will develop active immunity? The answer is typically a patient who either receives vaccines or is naturally exposed to weakened forms of a virus, but there may also be cases where an immune compromised patient can develop active immunity if the patient is exposed to a weakened form of the virus.