Question

Choose the correct alternative.

A patient should be administered a vaccine named ___________ for the prevention of a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi.

• A. diacyl carbamazine
• B. BCG
• C. TAB
• D. Hepatitis B

Answer 1

The correct option is C

TAB

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The vaccine is a liquid substance containing dead or weakened antigens and helps in developing immunity to fight against specific diseases.
2. The process of administering vaccines into one's body is called vaccination.
3. Specific vaccines need to be administered to control specific diseases.
4. Salmonella typhi is a bacteria that causes typhoid fever.
5. So, the TAB vaccine is administered for the prevention of typhoid.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Diacyl carbamazine is not a vaccine.

Option B: BCG vaccine is given to control tuberculosis.

Option D: Hepatitis B vaccine prevents Hepatitis B virus infection.

Hence, a patient should be administered a vaccine named TAB for the prevention of a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi.