In case of snakebite, the injection which is given to the patient, contain preformed antibodies against the snake venom. This type of immunity is called

In case of snakebite, the injection containing preformed antibodies against the snake venom is administered to the patient. This type of immunisation is called artificial passive immunisation. Natural passive immunity–Colostrum.

When a host is exposed to antigens, which may be in the form of living or dead microbes or other proteins, antibodies are produced in the host body. This type of immunity is called active immunity. Artificial active immunity – Vaccination Natural active immunity – Natural infection.