《英文msh词典》Toxoid,Diphtheria
[入口词] Toxoid,Diphtheria
[主题词] Diphtheria Toxoid
[英文释义] 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. (From Dorland,28th ed)