Which is Used in the Vaccination for C.diphtheriae

Question

Which is used in the vaccination for C.diphtheriae?
A)protein A
B)M protein
C)toxoid

D)red blood cells

Accepted Answer

Toxoid is used in the vaccination for C. diphtheriae. Toxoids are inactivated toxins that still elicit an immune response, but without causing disease. The diphtheria toxoid is used in the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) vaccine, as well as the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine.