Question

PCV13 vaccine is used against

• A. Meningitis.
• B. Pneumonia.
• C. Gangrene.
• D. Both A and B.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B.

PCV13 is the abbreviated form of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This is a bivalent type of vaccine. The vaccine provides protection against pneumonia and meningitis. The infection by the Streptococcus pneumoniae is prevented by the vaccine. The infection causes inflammation of the meninges and bacteremia.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.