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natural immunity

/ˈnætʃərəl ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

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/ˈnætʃərəl ɪˈmjuːnɪti/C1formalmedical
  • ruУстойчивость к заболеванию, которая развивается у человека после заражения и выздоровления, в отличие от иммунитета, приобретённого через вакцинацию.

The resistance to a disease that an individual develops after being infected and recovering from it, as opposed to immunity acquired through vaccination.

  1. Innate immune responseB2formal

    The body's inherent ability to resist infection or disease without prior exposure or vaccination, often through genetic factors or general immune mechanisms.

    ruВрождённый иммунитет

    • Some people have natural immunity to certain strains of the flu.
    • Natural immunity can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy.
    • Scientists are studying why some populations have stronger natural immunity to malaria.
  2. Acquired immunity after infectionB2formal

    Immunity developed after recovering from a specific disease, where the body produces antibodies against the pathogen.

    ruПриобретённый иммунитет после инфекции

    • After recovering from chickenpox, she gained natural immunity to the virus.
    • Natural immunity from a previous infection can last for years.
    • Doctors noted that natural immunity from the infection provided strong protection.