The immune response that is induced by initial exposure to an antigen. It is mediated largely by IgM antibody and develops more slowly and to a lesser extent than a secondary response. Antibody responses to the antigen are measured as an indication of immune competence.
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(2016). Primary Antibody Response. In: Vohr, HW. (eds) Encyclopedia of Immunotoxicology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54596-2_201212
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