Question

Triple antigen DPT is a

• A. Vaccine against malaria, typhoid and cancer
• B. The vaccine of a mixture of viruses that causes tetanus, diphtheria and typhoid
• C. Vaccine against polio, rabies and hepatitis
• D. Vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus

The correct answer is option D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Diphtheria Toxoid Vaccines is the full name of DTP vaccination.
2. The first application of diphtheria toxoid resulted in a strong local and systemic response.
3. The DTP vaccination belongs to a group of combination vaccines that protect against three infectious illnesses in humans.
4. Diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus are all protected by the DPT vaccination (lock-jaw).
5. To give protection against these three illnesses, the DPT vaccination must contain antigens specific to each bacterial species.
6. The vaccine contains diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, as well as either killed entire cells of the pertussis bacteria or pertussis antigens.
7. DTP is only available to children under the age of seven.
8. Diphtheria and pertussis are transmitted from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through open wounds or cuts.
9. All three can be deadly in children, causing severe respiratory problems and organ failure.
10. DPT is delivered through intramuscular injection.

Final Answer: triple antigen DPT is a vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.