Question

Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops that are administered into the body contain:

• A. Activated pathogens
• B. Harvested antibodies
• C. Gamma globulin
• D. Attenuated pathogens

Answer 1

The correct option is D Attenuated pathogens

Antivenom is produced by injecting an animal such as a horse with very low quantities of the venom. The animal produces antibodies against the venom. The serum of this animal is used as the antivenom injection. Oral polio vaccine contains the live attenuated pathogen which can induce an immune response in the recipient without making them ill.