A person likely to develop tetanus is immunized by administering :

A person likely to develop tetanus is immunized by administering :
  1. Weakned germs
  2. Dead germs
  3. Preformed antibodies
  4. Wide spectrum antibiotics

Solution

Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which produces a toxin. In the case of exposure to tetanus (e.g., a deep wound), preformed antibodies in the form of tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) are administered. This provides passive immunity, quickly neutralizing the toxin until the person's immune system can respond.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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