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Antibodies Passive Immunity Caused Introduction Individuals Direct Contact

Front What is passive immunity
Back Caused by the introduction of antibodies from individuals with no direct contact with the pathogen. Since the antibodies are not being replaced they are broken down and no memory cells are formed so it isn't lasting immunity.

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