Which is an example of a bacterial toxin that has been inactivated, but still retains its immunogenicity to protect the person?
A)Poliomyelitis
B)Measles
C)Tetanus
D)Gonorrhea

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The symptoms of tetanus or diphtheria are mediated by specific toxins. To prevent harming the recipient of immunization, bacterial toxins are chemically inactivated so that they have lost most of their harmful properties but still retain their immunogenicity. These are referred to as toxoids.

Which Is an Example of a Bacterial Toxin That Has