David Peritt wrote:
>> Since this is a real basic question I will answer in very basic
> terms..... For more info you need an immunology text book...
>> >What does it take to be immune to a virus?
> exposure to the virus or parts of the virus (Abs only)
> >How long does the immunity last?
>> This varies tremendously but many immune responses if large enough or
> seen enough times can last for decades (please no flames about
> persistance of Ag here)
>> Can you become immune to the Ebola virus?
>> Yes, those who live to tell the tale had an effective immune response and
> are probably immune to rechallange.About rechallenging... why is it that when lab animals are rechallenged
with Hep-C they become reinfected rather then demonstrating an immunity?
Ebola is a meany virus and so is Hep-C.
Amberose
