The Reason for Converting Toxins to Toxoids for Vaccine Use

question 39

Multiple Choice

The reason for converting toxins to toxoids for vaccine use is

• A)To reduce their antigenicity
• B)To increase their toxicity
• C)To stimulate better immune responses
• D)To retain their antigenicity but destroy their toxicity

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