Toxoids Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are they
A
Bacterial pathogens causing tetanus produce exotoxins
These cause the symptoms of disease
Purify exotoxins – inactivate with formaldehyde = toxoids
2
Q
What do they do
A
Anti toxoid AB to neutralise exotoxin
3
Q
What type of immunity is this
A
Passive immunity with anti toxoid antibodies
4
Q
Adv
A
Immune system is already primed to recognise bacterial toxins
