Diphtheria antitoxin
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diphtheria-antitoxin-242-9932048
title:
Diphtheria antitoxin
text:
Diphtheria antitoxin (DAT) is a medication made up of antibodies used in the treatment of diphtheria. It is no longer recommended for prevention of diphtheria. It is administered through injection into a vein or muscle. Side effects are common. They include serum sickness and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. Diphtheria antitoxin is made from the blood plasma of horses that have been immunized against diphtheria toxin. It works by neutralizing the toxins produced by Corynebacterium dipht
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Treatment for diphtheria
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria_antitoxin
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2024-01-05T01:46:05Z
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