If a Patient Shows the Presence of Antibodies Against Diphtheria

question 29

Multiple Choice

If a patient shows the presence of antibodies against diphtheria toxin, this indicates all of the following except

• A) A recent transfusion may have passively introduced the antibodies.
• B) The patient may have had the disease and has recovered.
• C) The patient may have the disease.
• D) The patient was near someone who had the disease.
• E) The patient may have been vaccinated.

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