antitoxin
Noun
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Alt. of Antitoxine
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Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless.
As such, the original construction of the word contains a logical flaw; the antitoxin is something directed against a toxin, while the antibody is a body directed against something.
As of 2013 there are efforts ongoing to develop a better vaccine. citation Treatment Botulism is generally treated with botulism antitoxin and supportive care.
In 1895, H. K. Mulford Company of Philadelphia started production and testing of diphtheria antitoxin in the United States. citation Park and Biggs described the method for producing serum from horses for use in diphtheria treatment.
In 1901, 10 out of 11 inoculated St. Louis children died from contaminated diphtheria antitoxin.
Poisoning main If the symptoms of botulism are diagnosed early, an equine antitoxin, use of enemas, and extracorporeal removal of the gut contents can be used to treat the food-borne illness.