Question

DPT vaccine is given for

• A. Tetanus, polio, plague
• B. Diptheria, whooping cough and leprosy
• C. Diptheria, pneumonia, tetanus
• D. Diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. DPT stands for Diptheria, tetanus toxoids, and pertussis (also called whooping cough) and as the abbreviation itself is self-explanatory, it is administered to prevent diptheria, whooping cough, and tetanus.
2. Diptheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which usually infects the back of the throat causing difficulty in breathing.
3. Tetanus is induced by Clostridium tetani species of bacteria that invade the body through cuts and wounds that cause muscle cramps and fever.
4. Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis that targets the respiratory system of the individuals.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. DPT vaccine is administered to prevent tetanus, but it does not prevent polio or plague when administered, hence it is a wrong option.

Option B:

1. DPT prevents Diptheria and whooping cough, but in order to prevent leprosy BCG vaccine with attenuated leprosy, bacteria have to be administered.

Option C:

1. DPT is effective against diptheria and tetanus but has not proven to be effective against pneumonia.

Final answer: DPT vaccine is given for Diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus