Toxoids

[wireless_doc]

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Can someone please explain why administration of toxoids is considered passive immunity? I thought toxoids are weakened toxins, thus, should be active immunity. Thanks.

 

[Typo]

Can someone please explain why administration of toxoids is considered passive immunity? I thought toxoids are weakened toxins, thus, should be active immunity. Thanks.

Toxoids are active, you're right on that - are you thinking of antitoxins? Antitoxins are artificial passive immunity.

 

[wireless_doc]

Toxoids are active, you're right on that - are you thinking of antitoxins? Antitoxins are artificial passive immunity.

I meant toxoids. I guess it's another error from the decks. Thanks.

 

[rythm]

hi,
immunity by toxoid is artificial and active ..it's given in answer of 1996 papers...

 

[dr_priya]

Hi
Im sure immunity by toxoids is artificial passive...whereas by vaccination it is artificial active
Please correct me if im wrong

 

[deepikaa]

yes1 i do think toxoids are for active immunity and antitoxins are for passive immunity.

Toxoids are active, you're right on that - are you thinking of antitoxins? Antitoxins are artificial passive immunity.

 

[tantrik03]

Toxoids are exotoxins exposed to heat or formaldehyde (or acid).....Therefore, they are immunogenic (stimulate the immune system) but are not harmful!!

Thus, toxoids confer artificial (since they're injected) active (bcoz they stimulate antibody production) immunity.

Hope this helps......👍

 

[docapd]

Toxoids are exotoxins exposed to heat or formaldehyde (or acid).....Therefore, they are immunogenic (stimulate the immune system) but are not harmful!!

Thus, toxoids confer artificial (since they're injected) active (bcoz they stimulate antibody production) immunity.

Hope this helps......👍

Perfectly explained...........