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Which of the following is an antidote for a venomous snake bite?

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Antibiotics

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Antivenom

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Aspirin

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Milk

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Solution

The correct option is B Antivenom
Antivenom is the antidote for a venomous snake bite. A person bitten by a non-venomous snake is given antibiotic medicines to avoid infection. Aspirin and milk are not antidotes for snake bites.

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