Diphtheria Toxoid

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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Tree Number(s): D20.215.894.691.263

MeSH Unique ID: D004168

Entry Terms:

• Toxoid, Diphtheria
• Diphtheria Vaccine
• Vaccine, Diphtheria

See Also:

• Diphtheria Toxin
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Complex Mixtures
Biological Products
Vaccines
Toxoids
Diphtheria Toxoid
Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine