Asked by Destiny Bryant on May 21, 2024
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Which of the following biological agent requires the use of an antitoxin if exposure occurs?
A) Anthrax
B) Plague
C) Botulism
D) Typhoid
Antitoxin
A substance, typically an antibody, that neutralizes the effects of a toxin, used in the treatment of certain diseases caused by bacterial toxins, such as tetanus and diphtheria.
Biological Agent
Microorganisms or toxins derived from them, which can cause disease in humans, animals, or plants, or can be used in biotechnology or as biological weapons.
- Understand the procedures for immunization and therapy after being exposed to contagious organisms such as smallpox.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the procedures for immunization and therapy after being exposed to contagious organisms such as smallpox.
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