toxoid

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Meaning

a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to the specific disease caused by the toxin

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diphtheria toxoid Source: Internet

In 1949, 68 of 606 children died after diphtheria immunization due to improper manufacture of aluminum phosphate toxoid. Source: Internet

People who get an excessive reaction to adsorbed tetanus toxoid may be given the simple vaccine when time for a booster occurs. Source: Internet

In 1926, Alexander Thomas Glenny increased the effectiveness of diphtheria toxoid by treating it with aluminum salts. citation In 1943, diphtheria outbreaks accompanied war and disruption in Europe. Source: Internet

Not all toxoids are for micro-organisms; for example, Crotalus atrox toxoid is used to vaccinate dogs against rattlesnake bites. Source: Internet

This presents the antigen in such a way as to produce a greater action than the simple aqueous tetanus toxoid. Source: Internet

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