Which of the following would be most beneficial in treating an individual who has been bitten by a poisonous snake that has a fast-acting toxin?
A)vaccination with a weakened form of the toxin
B)injection of antibodies to the toxin
C)injection of interleukin-1
D)injection of interleukin-2
E)injection of interferon

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Injection of antibodies to the toxin would be the most beneficial in treating an individual who has been bitten by a poisonous snake with a fast-acting toxin because it provides immediate neutralization of the toxin. Vaccination with a weakened form of the toxin would take too long to develop an effective immune response. Interleukin-1, interleukin-2, and interferon are not specific treatments for snakebites and would not be effective in neutralizing the toxin.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Beneficial in Treating