MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : protection, cross;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with CROSS REACTIONS;
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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