Textbook Question
Outline the procedures for treating rabies after exposure. Outline the procedures for preventing rabies prior to exposure. What is the reason for the differences in the procedures?
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Ch. 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
Tortora14th EditionMicrobiology: An IntroductionISBN: 9780138200398
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - The Microbial World and You18
- Ch. 2 - Chemical Principles20
- Ch. 3 - Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope18
- Ch. 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells21
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism20
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Growth20
- Ch. 7 - The Control of Microbial Growth20
- Ch. 8 - Microbial Genetics19
- Ch. 9 - Biotechnology & DNA Technology20
- Ch. 10 - Classification of Microorganisms15
- Ch. 11 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea14
- Ch. 12 - The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths17
- Ch. 13 - Viruses, Viroids, and Prions20
- Ch. 14 - Principles of Disease and Epidemiology21
- Ch. 15 - Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity19
- Ch. 16 - Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host20
- Ch. 17 - Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host20
- Ch. 18 - Practical Applications of Immunology20
- Ch. 19 - Disorders Associated with the Immune System19
- Ch. 20 - Antimicrobial Drugs19
- Ch. 21 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes21
- Ch. 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System19
- Ch. 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems20
- Ch. 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System20
- Ch. 25 - Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System20
- Ch. 26 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems19
- Ch. 27 - Environmental Microbiology20
- Ch. 28 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology19
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Chapter 22, Problem 8
Match the following choices to the statements in questions 7 and 8:
a. antirabies antibodies
b. HDC
Used for passive immunization.
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Step 1: Understand the concept of passive immunization. Passive immunization involves the direct transfer of pre-formed antibodies to an individual, providing immediate but temporary protection against a specific pathogen.
Step 2: Review the options given: (a) antirabies antibodies and (b) HDC. Antirabies antibodies are specific antibodies used to neutralize the rabies virus, while HDC (Histidine Decarboxylase) is an enzyme involved in histamine production and not related to immunization.
Step 3: Identify which option corresponds to passive immunization. Since passive immunization requires antibodies, antirabies antibodies (option a) fit this description.
Step 4: Confirm that HDC does not relate to immunization but rather to enzymatic activity in histamine synthesis, so it is not used for passive immunization.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct match for 'Used for passive immunization' is option (a) antirabies antibodies.
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Key Concepts
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Passive Immunization
Passive immunization involves the direct transfer of pre-formed antibodies to an individual, providing immediate but temporary protection against specific pathogens without activating the recipient's immune system.
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Antirabies Antibodies
Antirabies antibodies are specific immunoglobulins used to neutralize the rabies virus in exposed individuals, commonly administered as part of passive immunization to provide immediate defense before the body produces its own immune response.
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HDC (Histidine Decarboxylase)
HDC is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of histidine to histamine, playing a role in allergic reactions and immune responses, but it is unrelated to passive immunization or antibody therapy.
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Match the following choices to the statements in questions 7 and 8:
a. antirabies antibodies
b. HDCV
Produces longest lasting protection.
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Use the following choices to answer the question given below:
a. Cryptococcus
b. Haemophilus
c. Listeria
d. Naegleria
e. Neisseria
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