Which of the following immunizing products would be contraindicated for immediate use if the patient has a known sensitivity to horse serum?
a. Live attenuated vaccine
b. Toxoid
c. Antitoxins
d. Sera
ANS: C
Antitoxins are used against organisms that secrete toxins (such as botulism). They are made by injecting a horse with a purified toxin, and withdrawing the antibodies from the animal after they develop. The disadvantage of antitoxins is related to the hypersensitivity that many people have to horse serum.
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