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diphtheria vaccine — Definition

difteri aşısı / diphtheria vaccine
Difteri vaccine is a vaccine that provides immunity to the toxins produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria. Generally applied in combination with tetanosis and sagging vaccines (DTaP or Tdap). The vaccine contains inactivated difteri toxoid, and creates protection against the disease by triggering the body to produce antibodies. Difteri is a serious disease of infection, which is transmitted through respiratory and can lead to the formation of psödomembrane in the throat.
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🇹🇷 difteri aşısı
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🇬🇧 diphtheria vaccine
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❓ What is difteri aşısı?
difteri aşısı; difteri vaccine is a vaccine that provides immunity to the toxins produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria. Generally applied in combination with tetanosis and sagging vaccines (DTaP or Tdap). The vaccine contains inactivated difteri toxoid, and creates protection against the disease by triggering the body to produce antibodies. Difteri is a serious disease of infection, which is transmitted through respiratory and can lead to the formation of psödomembrane in the throat.
❓ What is diphtheria vaccine in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "diphtheria vaccine" is difteri aşısı.
❓ Which medical field is difteri aşısı related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.