A Patient Shows the Presence of Antibodies Against Diphtheria Toxin

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient shows the presence of antibodies against diphtheria toxin.Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

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