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Which one of the following is an example of artificial passive immunization?
Explanation
Pooled human gamma globulin administration provides ready-made IgG antibodies for immediate short-term protection, exemplifying artificial passive immunization. Unlike active vaccination inducing memory, protection wanes as antibodies catabolize. This approach treats immunodeficiency, envenomation and post-exposure prophylaxis, whereas transplacental antibody transfer represents natural passive immunity mechanism.
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