Biology PYQ 161 of 227 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Which type of vaccine protect against Diphtheria?

  1. ALive-attenuated
  2. BViral Vector
  3. CToxoid
  4. DmRNA

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Correct answer: (c) Toxoid

Explanation

Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, whose harm comes from a powerful exotoxin.

A toxoid vaccine uses the inactivated toxin to trigger immunity, as in DTaP/Td vaccines.

Live-attenuated, viral vector and mRNA types are not used for diphtheria protection.

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