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Descriptor English:

Diphtheria Toxoid

Descriptor Spanish:

toxoide diftérico

Descriptor Portuguese:

Toxoide Diftérico

Synonyms English:

Diphtheria Vaccine
Toxoid, Diphtheria
Vaccine, Diphtheria

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Definition English:

The formaldehyde-inactivated toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is generally used in mixtures with TETANUS TOXOID and PERTUSSIS VACCINE; (DTP); or with tetanus toxoid alone (DT for pediatric use and Td, which contains 5- to 10-fold less diphtheria toxoid, for other use). Diphtheria toxoid is used for the prevention of diphtheria; DIPHTHERIA ANTITOXIN is for treatment.

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Record Number:

23105

Unique Identifier:

D004168

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