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Immune System Phenomena > Immunity > Cross Protection

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Cross Protection  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Protection conferred on a host by inoculation with one strain or component of a microorganism that prevents infection when later challenged with a similar strain. Most commonly the microorganism is a virus.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TJTPQFSK-L

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