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Preferred term

Diphtheria Toxoid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The formaldehyde-inactivated toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is generally used in mixtures with TETANUS TOXOID and PERTUSSIS VACCINE; (DTP); or with tetanus toxoid alone (DT for pediatric use and Td, which contains 5- to 10-fold less diphtheria toxoid, for other use). Diphtheria toxoid is used for the prevention of diphtheria; DIPHTHERIA ANTITOXIN is for treatment.

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Entry terms

  • Diphtheria Vaccine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-H8RQQD7D-5

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