Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2008
Planned mass vaccination of all newborn 5-7 day old children against tuberulosis plays an important role in tuberculosis prevention. In this case the following vaccine is applied:
Answer options
- Diphteria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine
- BCG
- Diphtheria and tetanus anatoxin vaccine
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- Adsorbed diphtheria vaccine
Correct answer
BCG
Explanation
Mantoux test is a test for immunity to tuberculosis using an intradermal injection of tuberculin. However, Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis (TB).
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