Chap 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing

I. Immunization

    A. Definition and role of immunization.

    B. Types of Immunization

        1. Live attenuated - measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox,  BCG

        2. Inactivated (killed) vaccines - Anthrax, rabies,

        3. Bioengineered vaccines - Hepatitis B

        4. Toxoids - DT

    C. Recommended Vaccination Schedule

    D. Boosters

    E. Concerns about vaccines

    F. Passive Immunization

II. Immune Testing - Prozone and reaction interpretation

    A. Precipitation

       1. Immunodiffusion

       2. Precipitation tests

    B. Agglutination

        1. Blood testing

        2. Hemagglutination as an indicator

    C. Complement Fixation

III. Labeled Antibody Tests

    A. FTA Fluorescent abs

    B. ELISA - Enzyme linked Immuno Sorbent Assays

    C. Western Blot - currently used to verify HIV testing