What type of immunity is developed after recovering from a disease?

The development of immunity after recovering from a disease is known as acquired immunity. This type of immunity is characterized by the body's ability to create a specific response to pathogens it has encountered previously. When a person gets infected with a disease, their immune system actively produces antibodies and memory cells that help recognize and combat the same pathogen if it enters the body again in the future. This process helps provide longer-lasting protection compared to other types of immunity.

Acquired immunity can be further divided into two categories: natural immunity, which includes immunity gained through infection, and artificial immunity, which is obtained through vaccinations. In this case, since the immunity is acquired through natural infection and subsequent recovery, it falls under the classification of acquired immunity.

Innate immunity refers to the first line of defense the body has against pathogens, which is not specific and does not change with exposure to different pathogens. Passive immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another, such as from mother to infant through breast milk, and it does not involve the recipient's immune response. Artificial immunity is specifically related to vaccination and is not applicable in the context of recovering from a disease.