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Immunity, Heterologous MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Immunity, Heterologous
Tree Number(s)
G12.450.418
Unique ID
D064789
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D064789
Scope Note
The immunological phenomenon by which exposure to some organisms or vaccines can profoundly alter the host's response to subsequent exposure to unrelated (heterologous) organisms or vaccines.
Entry Term(s)
Heterologous Effects of Vaccine
Heterologous Effects of Vaccines
Heterologous Immunity
Non-Specific Effects of Vaccine
Non-Specific Effects of Vaccines
Non-Target Heterologous Effects of Vaccine
Non-Target Heterologous Effects of Vaccines
Non-Targeted Immunity
Off Target Effects of Vaccine
Off Target Effects of Vaccines
See Also
Cross Protection
Cross Reactions
Public MeSH Note
2014
History Note
2014
Date Established
2014/01/01
Date of Entry
2013/07/08
Revision Date
2015/06/22
Immunity, Heterologous Preferred
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