Chapter 48, Problem 8TYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The component needed for developing effective vaccines and the possible reason for not having effective HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) vaccine to date.

Introduction:

The body does not contain antibodies for all the antigens, which need to be acquired from an external source. These antibodies are obtained in the form of vaccines. Vaccine is a form of acquired immunity, which is essential for better health. Yet, there are a few organisms against which vaccines have not been developed, for example, HIV.