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Why does passive immunity for a new-born only lasts for a short time?​

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The recipient will only temporarily benefit from passive immunity for as long as the antibodies persist in their circulation. This type of immunity is short acting, and is typically seen in cases where a patient needs immediate protection from a foreign body and cannot form antibodies quickly enough independently.

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